Overview

Ethics in the Criminal Justice System explores ideas and information in and around ethical decision making as it pertains to criminal justice. As an edited volume, Ethics in the Criminal Justice System features contributing authors who have provided a varied and challenging palette of offerings from pure philosophy to common sense practical professional advice. Boldly luring readers into fascinating discussions, Ethics in the Criminal Justice Systemalerts students to the need for criminal justice practitioners to make informed, ethical judgments. Ethics in the Criminal Justice System: is practical and interesting. is stimulating and informative. is not about absolutes; it is about further questions. will stimulate students to continue the dialog outside of the classroom. """"Being ethical pertains to how an individual arrives at conclusions relating to what is right and what is wrong. Individual beliefs vary; therefore, people should attempt to achieve a position that results in fairness and equity within society and respects individual beliefs. Ethical behavior is expressed by an ethos that drives the rationality behind fair, equitable and ethical decision making. Ethics is a matter that should be taken seriously. It is the duty of the criminal justice system to ensure that law and order is maintained and delivered based upon fairness and equity to the benefit of all members of society."""" - Scott Belshaw and Peter Johnstone

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Author:   Scott H. Belshaw ,  Peter Johnstone ,  Leroy Deboer
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   Second Edition
ISBN:  

9781524987503

ISBN 10:   1524987506
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   17 January 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1—Introduction to Ethical Theory and Practice Chapter 2—The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice Chapter 3—Is Acting on Principle the Answer? Immanuel Kant Said Yes Chapter 4—Mill: Consequentialism — Considering the Consequences Chapter 5—Aristotle: A Virtuous Man Chapter 6—Ethics and the Police Chapter 7—Police Deviance Chapter 8—Ethics Within the American Judicial System Chapter 9—The Rationale of Punishment: Moral Dilemmas, Human Rights, and Capital Punishment Chapter 10—Ethical Issues in Probation and Parole Chapter 11—Ethical Issues and the Juvenile Justice System Chapter 12—Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System Chapter 13—The Ethics of Criminal Justice Policy Making Chapter 14—Ethics and International Terrorism

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