What is Criminal Justice?

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Here are a few definitions for "criminal justice":

  • "Criminal justice is the scientific study and application of law and natural sciences to the social phenomena of crime and delinquency. The focus of criminal justice centers on definitions, causation, prevention, legal processes, and the treatment or rehabilitation of criminals in our society."

    • - College Board Book of Majors, 2nd edition

  • "Criminal justice" means activities relating to the detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, post-trial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders. The administration of criminal justice includes criminal identification activities and the collection, storage and dissemination of criminal history records.

    • - State Legislature of Maine

  • "Criminal justice refers to the system used by government to maintain social control, enforce laws, and administer justice. Law enforcement (police), courts, and corrections are the primary agencies charged with these responsibilities."

    • - "Criminal justice", In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

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