1.18 Conclusion
In this chapter, we focused on defining crime and the criminal justice system. We covered the different models and creation of laws within the system, while also discussing the components that make up the system. Finally we looked at the role of victims within the criminal justice process.
1.18.1 Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, students will be able to do the following:
- Describe the differences between deviance, rule violations, and criminality.
- Explain the differences between the interactionist, consensus, and conflict views in the creation of laws.
- Identify the three components of the criminal justice system: Police, Courts, and Corrections.
- Briefly identify the unique role of victims in the criminal justice process.
1.18.2 Review of Key Terms
- consensus view
- crime control model
- crime prevention science (CPSc) and crime solutions
- crimes against the person
- criminal justice system
- criminalized act
- Deviance
- Folkways
- Misdemeanor
- victim-impact statements
1.18.3 Critical Thinking Questions
Now that you have read the chapter, return to these questions to gauge how much you’ve learned:
- In your own words, what should be the primary function of a criminal justice system?
- Why should we learn about crime solutions along with crime problems?
1.18.4 Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
“Conclusion” by Sam Arungwa is licensed under CC BY 4.0.