Final Review 1120

Front

The system of institutions, policies, and practices with the goal of maintaining social control and deterring crime through sanctions and rehabilitation.

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Criminal Justice System

Front

________ agencies are charged with investigating crimes and arresting individuals alleged to have committed crimes.

Back

law enforcement

Front

The _____ are responsible for interpreting and applying the law.

Back

courts

Front

_________ functions to protect society from criminals through housing, monitoring, and other community-based programs.

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Corrections

Front

Trained professionals who support crime victims as their cases move through the criminal justice system.

Back

Victim Advocates

Front

These crimes are relatively common and serious, involving a victim and offender who come together in space and time.

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Street Crime

Front

The most common forms of _____________ include burglary, property theft and motor vehicle theft.

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property crime

Front

_____ refers to behavior that is sinful and inherently wrong by nature.

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Mala in se

Front

_____ describes behavior that is prohibited by law.

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Mala prohibita

Front

A popular view of the role of the criminal justice system states that the goal of the system is to prevent crime by shrewdly and harshly punishing offenders.

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Crime control perspective