injustices in our society's electoral system that call for quick notice and change. It is clear that we need to move effectively to solve the problems of overpopulation, social inequalities, and a lack of rehabilitation services within prisons. This essay introduces that significant prison reform is not only necessary, but also important for solving the inequalities within the criminal justice system. Prison overpopulation is one of the main problems facing the electoral system. According to the American Civil…
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Future of the Juvenile Justice System CJA/374 Future of the Juvenile Justice System Juvenile Justice System reform is a critical and current issue in the United States. The call to action by various researchers, industry leaders, and multi-disciplinary teams has been strong and convincing. This team proposal will offer reform recommendations in five vital areas of the system: law enforcement, community, courts, corrections, and the private sector. In addition, justifications for change and the…
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The criminal justice system in the United States has long been a topic of debate and controversy. While it is intended to protect citizens and maintain law and order, there are several problems that plague this system, which often result in injustices for many individuals. One of the most glaring issues is the problem of racial bias, where people of color are disproportionately targeted and punished by law enforcement and the courts. This is a complex issue that has differing points of view, with…
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When you think of the American Criminal Justice system you think of a impecable institution, but in reality there's a lot that needs to be reshaped. You have politician who are the lawmakers, judges who uphold the constitution, law enforcement officers who enforce the laws, and lawyers who prosecute and defend those who may or may not have broken the laws. The prison system must act in accordance with the ruling of the judge. Once the prisoner enters the prison system they are forced to go into a community…
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Justice is the fairness and equality towards the law. When thinking in a juvenile aspect, it often being brought up restoring the balance in the community and prevention for further crimes. However, justice is separate in two parts restorative and retribution. Restorative is seeking revenge for unlawful behavior that harm was done to them or others. Retributive justice is more focus into repairing the harm done to victims and to the community. From a liberal standpoint, they believe there is a zero…
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Reforming the criminal justice reform has been a focus of bipartisan support in the United States for decades, and lately the idea has turned into a political reality. The repeal of mandatory minimums has been the major concern of criminal rights activists fighting for change, in order to reduce the overcrowding of prisons and shift focus to rehabilitation of criminal offenders rather than punishment. The American criminal justice system should repeal mandatory minimums for low-level, nonviolent…
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Punishment Goals Many people have ideas on which punishment is too rough even for criminals. This is a huge topic in our society and attention is drawn to this even more within the Criminal Justice System or even as a student of Criminal Justice. Though we all have differing opinions on what is too severe for a punishment. I think we can all agree some form of punishment needs to be dealt with criminals of any kind. In this paper, I will focus on the importance and goals of sentencing as well as…
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The concept of "an eye for an eye" is deeply rooted in the idea of retributive justice, where punishment is perceived as a form of retribution for the harm caused by the offender. However, many argue that such a principle has no place in a modern and civilized judicial system. Instead, the focus should be on rehabilitation, deterrence, and restoration of both the victim and the community. Implementing an "eye for an eye" mentality can perpetuate cycles of violence and vengeance, rather than promoting…
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website research on juvenile justice system On November 17, 1999, a Michigan Circuit Court jury found thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Abraham guilty of second-degree murder.1 Abraham was convicted of killing Ronnie Greene Jr.—a crime he committed when he was only eleven years old.2 Although tried in an adult court, Abraham was sentenced by Judge Eugene Moore to juvenile detention until the age of twenty-one, at which point he automatically will be released.3 Abraham’s case illustrates the current controversy…
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young age. Punishment helps to maintain moral order in society. The main objective of the state is to rehabilitate the offender and reform the offender to return them to society better able to avoid committing further crimes. Recidivism may not be the most solid measure of success for rehabilitation, but remains the most examined and used. The federal system processes a majority of crimes that are felonies, which means that the crimes are serious, resulting in tougher punishments and longer…
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