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Marie Angela Ratchford Chapter 1 Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Sin, Morality, and Deviance The Birth of Law The Social Contract The Roots of American Traditions Criminal Justice Perspectives Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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The Aims of the Criminal Justice System Criminal Justice Goals Retribution Incapacitation Deterrence Rehabilitation Restoration Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Public Attitudes Towards Punishment Types of Laws The Balance of Power The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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How Bills Become Laws State versus Federal Laws Conclusion Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Every year, 1 out of 8 Americans call the police for service. Police made 13 million arrests in 2010. Funneled into the criminal justice system. Obviously, the CJS is a vital enterprise. Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Heavy religious undertones in ancient times. Crime and deviance = sinful behavior. Legal deviant behavior vs. illegal deviant behaviors Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Folkways and Mores Sometimes, norms morph into laws. Informal vs. formal social control Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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The Code of Hammurabi Defined illegal behaviors. Proscribed harsh corporal punishments. Emphasis on retribution. Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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Numerous other religious origins, such as the Old Testament, the Torah, the Quran. Prohibited religious transgressions, as well as violations of social order. Relied upon capital punishment, corporal punishment, and banishment. Copyright © 2015 William G. Doerner. All rights reserved.
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