Criminal Justice refers to the system of practices and institutions that are responsible for upholding social order, deterring, and controlling crime, as well as administering punitive measures for those who violate laws. It encompasses law enforcement agencies, legal frameworks, courts, and corrections, including rehabilitation and incarceration. The primary goals of criminal justice are to ensure public safety, deliver justice to victims, hold offenders accountable, and deter future crime. The system operates under the rule of law and is guided by principles of fairness, due process, and equality before the law.
The Reality of Prison Relationships When news broke about Linda De Sousa Abreu, a female prison officer, admitting to engaging in a sexual relationship with a male inmate, many were…