Crime
Violation of a norm that has been codified into law
Crime
Police, courts, corrections make up
The Criminal Justice System
Since 1990s the rate of violent crime has increased, decreased, remained relatively the same
Decreased
Another name for capital punishment
Murder, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery
Violent Crimes
The theory that if the punishment seems too severe, people won’t commit the crime
Deterrence
Burglary (theft inside the home), larceny (of personal property), motor vehicle theft, and arson
Property Crimes
The focus of the criminal justice system should be on reform and providing education/training
Rehabilitation
This crime is most frequently committed by a friend or relative of the victim and seldom by a stranger
Murder
Retribution