CJA 204 January 30‚2013 Criminal Justice System In this paper the theme is to discuss the peripheral of the Criminal Justice system and its roles. This paper will also explain the process of the Criminal Justice System. In addition‚ it will give a brief description of crime‚ its relationship to the law and the models of how society determines its acts. Crime and its relationship to the law The definition
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When someone mentions the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)‚ some would argue that there is no purpose for it. Some believe that the age boundary is inappropriate; some believe that children should not have reduced sentences and special rights; and some may think that a youth’s criminal record should be accessible in the future. If one would look at all of the positive aspects‚ statistics‚ and examples that apply to the YCJA‚ then they would better appreciate the statute that applies to the young
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Professional Regulation and Criminal Liability July 16‚ 2015 HCS/430 Professional Regulation and Criminal Liability: Pharmacists A profession is “an occupation based on the mastery of a complex body of knowledge and skills. It is a vocation in which the practice of an art is used in the services of others” (Schmitz & Martin‚ 2008‚ p. 1). Belonging to a certain profession requires one to agree to demonstrate integrity‚ selflessness‚ competency as well as morality. This becomes the
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The Role of the Criminal Justice System is to maintain public-order (John Covey) CJ 100 Dr. Harry O. White‚ Jr. Park University Abstract This essay will attempt to discuss and contrast three segments of the criminal justice system‚ Law enforcement‚ Courts‚ and Corrections. Without all three sections working together‚ there would not be public-order. The first person an offender comes into contact with is law enforcement. These are the people who investigate and ultimately make the arrest
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Research terminology is important to the criminal justice professional and will aid him or her to better understanding of terminology and how to conduct oneself. Criminal justice professionals will be able to obtain an articulate information that is obtained from their research because they will understand the language‚ circumstances‚ and terminology that is within their profession. Terminology that a criminal justice professional should be aware of‚ understand‚ and be able to explain
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jeopardize the public welfare. Parole has a three-fold purpose: (1) through the assistance of the United States Probation Officer‚ a parolee may obtain help with problems concerning employment‚ residence‚ finances‚ or other personal problems which often trouble a person trying to adjust to life upon release from prison; (2) parole protects society because it helps former prisoners get established in the community and thus prevents many situations in which they might commit a new offense; and (3) parole
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conduct‚ are of major importance in the Criminal Justice field today. If the police force condoned unethical behavior‚ there would be very little‚ if any‚ justice being served. Official police misconduct is any “objectionable actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties‚ which can lead to a miscarriage of justice”. (wikipedia.com). However‚ “police misconduct may include a broader range of misconduct‚ reflecting the high standards that we expect of police officers. Unlike
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Seven Essential Interview Skills Kathy Thomas Criminal Justice Communications September 28‚ 2012 You are a probation officer who was conducting a home visit for probationer Bobby Jean. You walk up to the door‚ she answers‚ and you notice a bag of marijuana sitting on the kitchen table. She promises that it is not hers. You provide her with a urine screen and it is clean. Based on the above scenario‚ please respond to the following questions: * What would you do? * Would this scenario
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Throughout the course of Youth and Conflict with the law I have been able to grasp a better understanding on how different approaches have and are established for young offenders through what has either caused a youth induvial to offend or factors that played a role for youth to offend. For instance‚ one key aspect I have learned is the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) which‚ corresponds to relations between youth and the law. The topic of the Youth Criminal Justice Act is critical in
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Criminal Justice week 1 paper When you think about criminal justice‚ the first thing that comes to mind is the word‚ crime. Many people do not understand the actual definition of crime or its relationship to law. Society usually sees criminal justice as an officer making an arrest‚ when there is a lot more to it. Within criminal justice there is a government structure‚ choice theories‚ goals and three components that make up the criminal justice process. Many have posed the question of wanting
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