Chapter Questions
Can a single standard of ethics be applied to all criminal justice agencies? Or is the world too complex to legislate morality and ethics?
Describe the differences between the formal and informal justice systems. Is it fair to treat some offenders informally?
What are the layers of the criminal justice wedding cake model? Give an example of a crime for each layer.
What are the basic elements of each perspective on justice? Which perspective best represents your own point of view?
How would each perspective on criminal justice view the use of the death penalty as a sanction for first-degree murder?