Concept information
Preferred term
criminal justice
Definition
- A society's formal system of social control. It is a tool for implementing and executing the law, in addition to punishing those unable to follow the law. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Criminal Justice]
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
- criminal justice facilities
- criminal justice research
- criminal justice system personnel
- criminal justice system reform
- criminal law
- judicial systems
- juvenile justice
- legal aid services
- legal fees
- legal jurisdiction
- legal liability
- legal research
- legal studies
- legal training
- legislation
- sentencing
- state courts
Belongs to group
URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/criminal_justice
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