Question 1: The criminal justice system is made up of three main branches, including law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. The system as a whole can be viewed and analyzed from different perspectives and considered in terms of different outcomes. After completing this week's required reading, provide your own definition for the criminal justice system. What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?
Provide definitions for each of the three main branches: law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections. What role does each branch fulfill? How do the branches work together?
Question 2: We usually look at criminal justice as a system, an idea, or a philosophy. Three of the major ideas that express the idea of social justice include equality, solidarity, and human rights. Explain how equality, solidarity, and human rights are examples of social justice.
Identify and discuss a social justice issue in contemporary society (within the last two years) that specifically relates to equality, solidarity, or human rights. Make sure to cite a periodical that covers this issue.
Question 3: Choose one of the articles in The Ashford Journal of Criminal Justice. Write a short review of the article and explain how it relates to the Criminal Justice System and describe any Social Justice implications.