Conflict Model Of Crime
Crime
Lynetta Gibson
CJA/ 204
August 4, 2014
Erica Veljic
Crime
One will learn the definition of a crime throughout this paper. Crime is an act of unacceptable behavior that is recognizable as a violation therefore granted the appropriate punishment. A criminal act can be described as an activity that involves breaking the law, or act considered morally wrong. Crime is an infringement of the law. Any of these examples is considered prohibited by law. In our society when you have crime we need laws to maintain order.
Society uses models to see which acts are considered criminal acts. The two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal are the consensus model and conflict model. Consensus model is defined as the justice system working together. Whereas the conflict model is distinct as justice agencies competing for promotions, pay raises and accountability. Conflict models show that there is no cooperation between agencies.
The government structure applies to criminal justice because when a person commits a crime the government agency comes into play to take the necessary steps to justice. Different states can define which acts are acceptable and which acts are illegal. The state is allowed to have different laws between each state. Each state implements their laws. The structure of …show more content…
Deterrence is a goal that reaches through fear and punishment. Incapacitation means to lock an offender to keep from society. Retribution involves incarceration, victim compensation, fines paid to public agencies, community service, and public humiliation or embarrassment. Rehabilitation is to help offenders cope with the world. Rehabilitation may involve treatments in some cases. Restoration involves repairing what is broken within a person or community. All these steps help protect the community and do what is right for the
Lynetta Gibson
CJA/ 204
August 4, 2014
Erica Veljic
Crime
One will learn the definition of a crime throughout this paper. Crime is an act of unacceptable behavior that is recognizable as a violation therefore granted the appropriate punishment. A criminal act can be described as an activity that involves breaking the law, or act considered morally wrong. Crime is an infringement of the law. Any of these examples is considered prohibited by law. In our society when you have crime we need laws to maintain order.
Society uses models to see which acts are considered criminal acts. The two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal are the consensus model and conflict model. Consensus model is defined as the justice system working together. Whereas the conflict model is distinct as justice agencies competing for promotions, pay raises and accountability. Conflict models show that there is no cooperation between agencies.
The government structure applies to criminal justice because when a person commits a crime the government agency comes into play to take the necessary steps to justice. Different states can define which acts are acceptable and which acts are illegal. The state is allowed to have different laws between each state. Each state implements their laws. The structure of …show more content…
Deterrence is a goal that reaches through fear and punishment. Incapacitation means to lock an offender to keep from society. Retribution involves incarceration, victim compensation, fines paid to public agencies, community service, and public humiliation or embarrassment. Rehabilitation is to help offenders cope with the world. Rehabilitation may involve treatments in some cases. Restoration involves repairing what is broken within a person or community. All these steps help protect the community and do what is right for the