Conflict Resolution and Consequences UNIT V – Judicial Branch and Legal System

Resolving Conflicts without Breaking the Law

Just those involved… Negotiation Discussion aimed at reaching a final agreement, “give a little, get a little” Compromise Reaching an agreement in which each side gives up something

Bringing in a 3rd party… Mediation Use a 3rd party that is unbiased to help solve the problem You do NOT have to do what they say Arbitration Use a 3rd party that is unbiased to solve the problem You DO have to do what they say

Why do we punish? Deterrence – use punishment as a threat to stop individuals from committing crimes Rehabilitation – use education and therapy to try and stop individuals from becoming repeat offenders Incapacitation – remove from the streets for the safety of others Retribution – punish to fit the crime

Consequences for Breaking the Law

Death Penalty Judicially ordered execution of a prisoner as a punishment

Three-Strikes System Mandates (requires) that criminals spend long periods of time (25 to life) in prison after 3 felony offenses CA was the first to use The hope is that this will lower recidivism rates (multiple offenses)

Incarceration Being placed in prison or jail for an extended period of time

Boot Camp Full time, and usually remotely situated, substance-abuse rehabilitation programs, often imposed upon children

Juvenile Detention A prison for people under the age of 18, can be 21 in some states depending on circumstances

Mental Institutions Hospital specializing in the treatment of people with mental illness

House Arrest Situation where a person is confined to his or her residence

Parole Supervised release of a prisoner before the completion of their jail sentence Good Behavior

Probation Suspension of a prison or jail sentence, person has been convicted of a crime but is allowed to live a normal life as long as they abide by the laws NO JAIL TIME… UNLESS

Community Service Service that a person performs for the benefit of the local community, used as an alternative sentencing technique

Re$titution Payment of money for compensation of loss or injury

Confiscation of Property The taking of someone’s personal possessions, usually as a form of payment Why are they taking my stuff? I swear I paid my taxes!