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| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethical Justice Brent E. Turvey, Stan Crowder, 2013-06-07 This textbook was developed from an idiom shared by the authors and contributors alike: ethics and ethical challenges are generally black and white - not gray. They are akin to the pregnant woman or the gunshot victim; one cannot be a little pregnant or a little shot. Consequently, professional conduct is either ethical or it is not. Unafraid to be the harbingers, Turvey and Crowder set forth the parameters of key ethical issues across the five pillars of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, corrections, courts, forensic science, and academia. It demonstrates how each pillar is dependent upon its professional membership, and also upon the supporting efforts of the other pillars - with respect to both character and culture.With contributions from case-working experts across the CJ spectrum, this text reveals hard-earned insights into issues that are often absent from textbooks born out of just theory and research. Part 1 examines ethic issues in academia, with chapters on ethics for CJ students, CJ educators, and ethics in CJ research. Part 2 examines ethical issues in law enforcement, with separate chapters on law enforcement administration and criminal investigations. Part 3 examines ethical issues in the forensic services, considering the separate roles of crime lab administration and evidence examination. Part 4 examines ethical issues in the courts, with chapters discussing the prosecution, the defense, and the judiciary. Part 5 examines ethical issues in corrections, separately considering corrections staff and treatment staff in a forensic setting. The text concludes with Part 6, which examines ethical issues in a broad professional sense with respect to professional organizations and whistleblowers.Ethical Justice: Applied Issues for Criminal Justice Students and Professionals is intended for use as a textbook at the college and university, by undergraduate students enrolled in a program related to any of the CJ professions. It is intended to guide them through the real-world issues that they will encounter in both the classroom and in the professional community. However, it can also serve as an important reference manual for the CJ professional that may work in a community that lacks ethical mentoring or leadership. - First of its kind overview of the five pillars of criminal justice: academia, law enforcement, forensic services, courts and corrections - Written by practicing criminal justice professionals, from across every pillar - Offers a realistic overview of ethical issues confronted by criminals justice students and professionals - Examines sensitive subjects often ignored in other criminal justice ethics texts - Numerous cases examples in each chapter to facilitate instruction and learning |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice Joycelyn M. Pollock, 2016-01-01 Develop the ethical decision-making skills that are essential in the field of criminal justice with the help of ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 9th Edition. Packed with current, real-world examples, the text offers comprehensive coverage of ethics across all three arms of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections. It combines coverage of the philosophical principles and theories that are the foundation of ethical decision-making with the latest challenges and issues in criminal justice -- militarization of the police, mass imprisonment, wrongful convictions, the misuse of power by public servants, and more. Hands-on exercises, real-life cases, and practical scenarios illustrate the significance of ethics in today's criminal justice arena. Whether you plan to work in the field of policing, courts, or corrections, this book delivers the information and tools you need to deal effectively with ethical challenges on the job. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics for Criminal Justice Professionals Cliff Roberson, Scott Mire, 2009-12-08 Increasing concerns about the accountability of criminal justice professionals at all levels has placed a heightened focus on the behavior of those who work in the system. Judges, attorneys, police, and prison employees are all under increased scrutiny from the public and the media. Ethics for Criminal Justice Professionals examines the myriad of e |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Criminal Justice Ethics Cyndi Banks, 2016-02-23 Criminal Justice Ethics, Fourth Edition examines the criminal justice system through an ethical lens by identifying ethical issues in practice and theory, exploring ethical dilemmas, and offering suggestions for resolving ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals. Bestselling author Cyndi Banks draws readers into a unique discussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system before examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct organization allows readers to understand real life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of those issues. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: The Routledge Handbook of Criminal Justice Ethics Jonathan Jacobs, Jonathan Jackson, 2016-07-01 The enormous financial cost of criminal justice has motivated increased scrutiny and recognition of the need for constructive change, but what of the ethical costs of current practices and policies? Moreover, if we seriously value the principles of liberal democracy then there is no question that the ethics of criminal justice are everybody’s business, concerns for the entire society. The Routledge Handbook of Criminal Justice Ethics brings together international scholars to explore the most significant ethical issues throughout their many areas of expertise, anchoring their discussions in the empirical realities of the issues faced rather than applying moral theory at a distance. Contributions from philosophers, legal scholars, criminologists and psychologists bring a fresh and interdisciplinary approach to the field. The Handbook is divided into three parts: Part I addresses the core issues concerning criminal sanction, the moral and political aspects of the justification of punishment, and the relationship between law and morality. Part II examines criminalization and criminal liability, and the assumptions and attitudes shaping those aspects of contemporary criminal justice. Part III evaluates current policies and practices of criminal procedure, exploring the roles of police, prosecutors, judges, and juries and suggesting directions for revising how criminal justice is achieved. Throughout, scholars seek pathways for change and suggest new solutions to address the central concerns of criminal justice ethics. This book is an ideal resource for upper-undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in criminal justice ethics, criminology, and criminal justice theory, and also for students of philosophy interested in punishment, law and society, and law and ethics. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Criminal Justice Ethics Cyndi Banks, 2018-12-31 Criminal Justice Ethics examines the criminal justice system through an ethical lens by identifying ethical issues in practice and theory, exploring ethical dilemmas, and offering suggestions for resolving ethical issues and dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals. Bestselling author Cyndi Banks draws readers into a unique discussion of ethical issues by first exploring moral dilemmas faced by professionals in the criminal justice system and then examining the major theoretical foundations of ethics. This distinct and unique organization allows readers to understand real-life ethical issues before grappling with philosophical approaches to the resolution of these issues. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System Jason Williams, Liza Chowdhury, Evelyn Garcia, 2018-07-24 Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System steps away from the conventional theoretical frameworks and sociohistorical foundations of criminal justice ethics to focus on the practical problems and controversies that regularly occur within the criminal justice system. Designed to be concise yet comprehensive, the book helps students understand and interpret practical realities within ethical contexts. Students will learn about topical issues such as r |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics Bruce A. Arrigo, 2014-08-06 Federal, state, county, and municipal police forces all have their own codes of conduct, yet the ethics of being a police officer remain perplexing and are often difficult to apply in dynamic situations. The police misconduct statistics are staggering and indicate that excessive use of force comprises almost a quarter of misconduct cases, with sexual harassment, fraud/theft, and false arrest being the next most prevalent factors. The ethical issues and dilemmas in criminal justice also reach deep into the legal professions, the structure and administration of justice in society, and the personal characteristics of those in the criminal justice professions. The Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics includes A to Z entries by experts in the field that explore the scope of ethical decision making and behaviors within the spheres of criminal justice systems, including policing, corrections, courts, forensic science, and policy analysis and research. This two-volume set is available in both print and electronic formats. Features: Entries are authored and signed by experts in the field and conclude with references and further readings, as well as cross references to related entries that guide readers to the next steps in their research journeys. A Reader's Guide groups related entries by broad topic areas and themes, making it easy for readers to quickly identify related entries. A Chronology highlights the development of the field and places material into historical context; a Glossary defines key terms from the fields of law and ethics; and a Resource Guide provides lists of classic books, academic journals, websites and associations focused on criminal justice ethics. Reports and statistics from such sources as the FBI, the United Nations, and the International Criminal Court are included in an appendix. In the electronic version, the Reader's Guide, index, and cross references combine to provide effective search-and-browse capabilities. The Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics provides a general, non-technical yet comprehensive resource for students who wish to understand the complexities of criminal justice ethics. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Justice, Crime, and Ethics Michael C. Braswell, Belinda R. McCarthy, Bernard J. McCarthy, 2014-05-19 Justice, Crime, and Ethics, a leading textbook in criminal justice programs, examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. Comprehensive coverage is achieved through focus on law enforcement, legal practice, sentencing, corrections, research, crime control policy, and philosophical issues. The contributions in this book examine ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics and Criminal Justice John Kleinig, 2008-03-13 This textbook looks at the main ethical questions that confront the criminal justice system - legislature, law enforcement, courts, and corrections - and those who work within that system, especially police officers, prosecutors, defence lawyers, judges, juries, and prison officers. John Kleinig sets the issues in the context of a liberal democratic society and its ethical and legislative underpinnings, and illustrates them with a wide and international range of real-life case studies. Topics covered include discretion, capital punishment, terrorism, restorative justice, and re-entry. Kleinig's discussion is both philosophically acute and grounded in institutional realities, and will enable students to engage productively with the ethical questions which they encounter both now and in the future - whether as criminal justice professionals or as reflective citizens. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Police Ethics Michael A. Caldero, John P. Crank, 2014-10-13 This book provides an examination of noble cause, how it emerges as a fundamental principle of police ethics and how it can provide the basis for corruption. The noble cause — a commitment to doing something about bad people — is a central ends-based police ethic that can be corrupted when officers violate the law on behalf of personally held moral values. This book is about the power that police use to do their work and how it can corrupt police at the individual and organizational levels. It provides students of policing with a realistic understanding of the kinds of problems they will confront in the practice of police work. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in Crime and Justice Joycelyn M. Pollock, 1989 Current, comprehensive and well documented, this book explores ethical issues in each of the sub-systems of criminal justice. The first three chapters offer basic definition of morality and ethics and then show the relationship of each to the principle of justice. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Architecture, Power and National Identity Lawrence Vale, 2014-05-01 The first edition of Architecture, Power, and National Identity, published in 1992, has become a classic, winning the prestigious Spiro Kostof award for the best book in architecture and urbanism. Lawrence Vale fully has fully updated the book, which focuses on the relationship between the design of national capitals across the world and the formation of national identity in modernity. Tied to this, it explains the role that architecture and planning play in the forceful assertion of state power. The book is truly international in scope, looking at capital cities in the United States, India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and Papua New Guinea. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Research Ethics in Criminology Malcolm Cowburn, Loraine Gelsthorpe, Azrini Wahidin, 2016-12-19 Ethical principles and concerns are at the heart of criminological research and can arise at the planning, implementation and reporting stages. It is vital that researchers are aware of the issues involved so that they can make informed decisions about the implications of certain choices. This cutting-edge book charts the changing topography of ethics, governance and accountability for social science research in criminology, contributes to the developing discourse on research ethics and demonstrates the importance as to why research ethics should be taken seriously. Bringing together a range of experts who consider both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. This book examines the key issues and challenges of ethical research. Topics covered include: the measures in place to ensure ethical research practice for social scientists; the relationship between state funding and research findings; the challenge of researching sensitive areas; the changing face of governance and accountability for academic criminology. Research Ethics in Criminology is a comprehensive and accessible text that is ideal for students studying criminological research methods. Supplementary material includes key points, chapter summaries, critical thinking questions, key definitions, case examples, and recommendations for further reading. This book will provide a thorough grounding in the ethical issues faced by researchers, as well as an understanding of the role and purpose of ethics committees. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Justice, Crime, and Ethics Michael C. Braswell, Belinda R. McCarthy, Bernard J. McCarthy, 2014-05-19 Justice, Crime, and Ethics, a leading textbook in criminal justice programs, examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. Comprehensive coverage is achieved through focus on law enforcement, legal practice, sentencing, corrections, research, crime control policy, and philosophical issues. The contributions in this book examine ethical dilemmas pertaining to the administration of criminal justice and professional activities in the field. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in Criminal Justice Sam S. Souryal, John T. Whitehead, 2019-09-17 Introducing the fundamentals of ethical theory, Ethics in Criminal Justice: In Search of the Truth, Seventh Edition, exposes the reader to the ways and means of making moral judgments by exploring the teachings of the great philosophers, sources of criminal justice ethics, and ethical issues in the criminal justice system. It is presented from two perspectives: a thematic perspective that addresses ethical principles common to all components of the discipline, and an area-specific perspective that addresses the state of ethics in criminal justice in the fields of policing, corrections, and probation and parole. The seventh edition features discussion of current critical issues in criminal justice: accusations of racism, police shootings, stop and frisk policy, marijuana laws, mass incarceration, life sentences, prison privatization, the swift and certain deterrence model of probation, excessive probation fees, and the Good Lives Model in corrections. The seventh edition also offers completely revised coverage of capital punishment and the rehabilitation debate, and a discussion of how juvenile justice often fails to live up to its ideals. Finally, the book features new case studies of recent ethical dilemmas in criminal justice to enhance students’ understanding of real-life ethics decision-making. Suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in criminal justice programs in the US and globally, this text offers a classical view of ethical decision-making and is well-grounded in specific case examples. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Justice, Crime, and Ethics Michael Braswell, Belinda Rodgers McCarthy, Bernard J. McCarthy, 1991 |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: The Ethics of Policing Ben Jones, Eduardo Mendieta, 2021-07-20 Top scholars provide a critical analysis of the current ethical challenges facing police officers, police departments, and the criminal justice system From George Floyd to Breonna Taylor, the brutal deaths of Black citizens at the hands of law enforcement have brought race and policing to the forefront of national debate in the United States. In The Ethics of Policing, Ben Jones and Eduardo Mendieta bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars across the social sciences and humanities to reevaluate the role of the police and the ethical principles that guide their work. With contributors such as Tracey Meares, Michael Walzer, and Franklin Zimring, this volume covers timely topics including race and policing, the use of aggressive tactics and deadly force, police abolitionism, and the use of new technologies like drones, body cameras, and predictive analytics, providing different perspectives on the past, present, and future of policing, with particular attention to discriminatory practices that have historically targeted Black and Brown communities. This volume offers cutting-edge insight into the ethical challenges facing the police and the institutions that oversee them. As high-profile cases of police brutality spark protests around the country, The Ethics of Policing raises questions about the proper role of law enforcement in a democratic society. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement James J. Vardalis, 2010 Law enforcement and community concerns continue to change and become more challenging for police personnel. The actions of police officers at the time of an event and their response to crime problems have a direct correlation to the successful prosecution of the offender. Law enforcement officers must use all available resources in order to develop the skills and the ability to analyze and understand complex materials and investigations. Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement presents a variety of stimulating cases and issues that provoke critical analysis of emerging issues in the field. The cases contained in this text are designed to confront difficult decision-making issues, force officers and students of criminal justice to identify essential information, analyze facts appropriately, identify mistakes, recognize alternatives, choose alternatives, and make reasonable conclusions. The text also incorporates the opportunity for open exploration of these sensitive issues, with an understanding of cultural and racial concerns, and the promotion of a productive discussion regarding critical topics. The complexities of proper case presentation, testimony, and prosecution in today's environment necessitate that law enforcement officers and students of criminal justice have a clear understanding of contemporary dilemmas. This book will enable the officer and students of criminal justice to write clear and comprehensive reports to document complicated events, to clearly articulate intricate details in a court of law, and react appropriately to people with varied problems and perceptions. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Criminal Justice Ethics Sharon Hayes, 2015 It is essential for those employed within the justice system to be able to competently and confidently work at the borders between ethics and the law. Criminal Justice Ethics offers a fresh new approach to considering ethical issues in a criminal justice context. Starting from a consideration of the major ethical theories, this book sets the framework for an expansive discussion of ethics by moving from theory to consider the just society and the role of the justice professional within it. Each chapter provides detailed analysis of relevant ethical issues, and activities to engage students with the content, as well as review questions, which can be used for revision or examination. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in Criminal Justice Christopher Dreisbach, 2008-03-04 By combining case studies and text, Ethics in Criminal Justice helps students prepare for the ethical situations they will encounter as criminal justice professionals. The text focuses on the morality of the individual professional with an emphasis on Aristotle’s virtue theory to help readers resolve ethical issues. It includes discussions of constitutional and religious ethics along with the more traditional discussions of philosophical and professional ethics. Included in the text are 52 case studies and numerous discussion questions to help spark classroom debate about ethics in criminal justice. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Criminal Justice Ethics John J. Sloan, 2018-10-15 The book is intended for use as the primary text in an undergraduate criminal justice ethics class. The proposed book provides students a framework for analyzing ethical issues involving criminal justice practitioners. It includes a template the author developed that students use to analyze scenarios provided in the book that involve police officers, prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, and corrections professionals. The proposed text also provides students an overview of common systems of ethics, helps them develop and apply ethical reasoning skills, and helps them develop writing skills-- |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics, Crime, and Criminal Justice Christopher R. Williams, Bruce A. Arrigo, 2012 For use as a primary text in undergraduate courses in criminal justice, criminology, and justice studies programs that confront moral and ethical dimensions (e.g., Criminal Justice Ethics, Morality in Criminal Justice). This text may also be of value for graduate courses in these areas. This comprehensive, provocative text meaningfully examines ethical theories and their application to current issues, controversies, and professional scenarios in law, crime, and justice. It introduces students to the foundations of the study of ethics and morality; examines prominent moral and ethical themes, conflicts, and struggles in criminology and criminal justice; and explores the conceptual and practical value of key ethical concepts, principles, and arguments. This edition is extensively updated and revised for greater clarity, cohesiveness, and accessibility. An all-new chapter demonstrates practical application of normative frameworks to ethical dilemmas, and another largely new chapter introduces game theory, evolutionary psychology, and related concepts. Readers will find expanded discussions of social contract, cognitive neuroscience, Carol Gilligan's ethic of care, and much more. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Criminal Justice Ethics Cyndi Banks, 2009 Following on the success of its First Edition which was praised for its comprehensive coverage and flexible organization, Criminal Justice Ethics, Second Edition continues to explore ethical dilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals and discusses how they might be resolved, covering codes of ethics for various players and providing applied examples in the form of illustrative real-life case boxes. The Second Edition also retains the unique, praised organizational style of the previous edition-covering the interaction of ethics and the criminal justice system in Part I to lay a foundation for the ethical theories and perspectives introduced in Part II. New to this Edition Includes a new chapter in the Second Edition: Ethics and the War on Terrorism explores the very timely topic of terrorism, covering definitions of terrorism, restrictions of rights in the interests of national security, and the ethics of torture. Provides expanded treatment of important topics and offers global perspectives where appropriate: Readers will find more coverage of transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system and more comparative discussions showing how ethical challenges are addressed in other countries. Offers updated information throughout with a more accessible interior design and more robust pedagogy: Expanded coverage of timely topics and issues that impact the contemporary criminal justice system, including prostitution, drug abuse, abortion, homosexuality, human rights, terrorism, and the Patriot Act; a more appealing visual design; and helpful pedagogical features such as key terms, end-of-chapter cases and new feature boxes enhance student learning w |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Handled with Discretion John Kleinig, 1996 This collection of essays examines the nature of police discretion and its many varieties. The essays explore the kinds of judgment calls police officers frequently must make : When should they get involved? Whom should they watch? What constitutes a disturbance of the peace? What resources should be devoted to a situation? Does social welfare take precedence over law enforcement? Under what conditions, if any, may police officers engage in selective enforcement of the law? Each essay or pair of essays is followed by a response, presenting contradictory or supplementary views. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice Joycelyn M. Pollock, 2011-01-31 ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, International Edition offers comprehensive coverage ethics across all three arms of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections. In Pollock, readers will not only find coverage of the philosophical principles and theories that are the very foundation of ethical decision making, but also hands-on criminal justice issues and applications such as the recent corruption scandals in the police departments of Boston and Chicago, the prostitution-related indictment of the governor of New York, the Justice Department’s memoranda concerning methods of torture in Guantanamo, and much more. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: The Ethical Legitimization of Criminal Law Krzysztof Szczucki, 2022-05-09 When creating the norms of criminal law, the legislator should strive for their compatibility with the principle of human dignity while taking into account the ethical legitimacy of criminal law. This thesis is the axis around which The Ethical Legitimization of Criminal Law is constructed. Szczucki shows that criminal law is like a suit; to be a perfect fit, it has to be tailor-made. That is why he argues for three points of reference to guide moral evaluation of criminal law: first, the coherence of the legal system; second, the will of the legislator; and third, the virtues of citizens. Only by analyzing these concepts together in the context of legal culture can one answer the question of what makes good criminal law. The book concludes that an ethical perspective in analyzing, grounding, and evaluating criminal law is inevitable. Appealing to researchers, scholars, and professionals from across the criminal and legal spectrum, this book explores fundamental questions about the nature of ethical perspective in legal analysis. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in the Criminal Justice System Scott H. Belshaw, Peter Johnstone, Leroy Deboer, 2020-01-17 |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics Michael Braswell, Larry Miller, Joycelyn Pollock, 2020-12-23 Ethical conflicts rarely involve clear-cut choices. Decision making in ambiguous circumstances challenges personal values and professional ethics. The fog of politics, personal bias, and past experiences factor into the choices made. The goal of this compelling collection of cases is to stimulate reflection about the ethical dilemmas encountered in interactions. Thought-provoking case studies address police misconduct, protests and civil unrest, school resource officers, questionable prosecutorial practices, the challenges of a pandemic for prisons, the influence of politics, ethnic/gender/sexual preference bias, family conflict, immigration, perceptions of terrorism, and executing someone who may be innocent. The experiential approach presents readers with opportunities to think about decisions they might have to make as criminal justice professionals. People employed in criminal justice have a great deal of power and discretion, which can be used ethically or unethically. Introductions to the sections on law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice provide background for analyzing the hypothetical scenarios. Case commentaries and questions provoke discussion about potential courses of action and the consequences of various choices. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Model Rules of Professional Conduct American Bar Association. House of Delegates, Center for Professional Responsibility (American Bar Association), 2007 The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in Criminal Justice Education Lawrence W. Sherman, 1982 |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: The Ethical Foundations of Criminal Justice Richard A. Spurgeon Hall, Carolyn Brown Dennis, Tere L Chipman, 1999-09-24 Ideal for anyone involved in the study of criminal justice, this book acquaints students with the philosophical concepts upon which ethical theory is based. It applies these ideas to specific issues and dilemmas within the criminal justice system. Its ultimate goal is to acquaint students with basic concepts of ethics in criminal justice and to train the mind to solve moral issues independently. The Ethical Foundations of Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive definition of ethics, and elucidates its unique language and logic. The book explores the major ethical theories, with extensive discussion of authorities like Kant, Aristotle, Mill, and Hobbes. Chapters investigate normative ethics, teleological theories, deontological theories, and the alternative theories of ethics. The author exhibits the practice of these theories in actual matters of rights, the law, and the behavior of the courts. This book addresses ethics in the context of civil liability, police corruption, and abuse of police power, and includes numerous case studies and references to other relevant works. Criminal justice majors, criminology and law school students, and even police academy cadets will find this text an invaluable source of information both for academic studies and real-world applications. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics Michael Braswell, Larry Miller, Joycelyn Pollock, 2011-08-30 Building on the success of the popular first edition, the authors provide hypothetical criminal justice scenarios for analysis, having found in their experience as teachers that the process adds depth and dimension to the study of justice and ethics. This expanded second edition offers ten new cases addressing the intricate process of moral and ethical decision making. Focusing on both personal and social context, the authors explore true-to-life situations and encourage readers to think about the possible consequences that could result from the choices they make. The case studies provide realistic portrayals of current dilemmas in policing, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. Political and noble cause corruption, perjury and judicial/prosecutorial misconduct, ethnic and gender prejudice, and many other social and criminal justice themes are featured. Following each scenario are thought-provoking questions to facilitate personal reflection and class discussion. Each section contains a bibliography of topical books and articles for readers interested in a more in-depth treatment of the issues. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: The Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2 Volume Set J. C. Barnes, David R. Forde, 2021-09-08 The Encyclopedia of RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE The most comprehensive reference work on research designs and methods in criminology and criminal justice This Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive survey of research methodologies and statistical techniques that are popular in criminology and criminal justice systems across the globe. With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, it offers a clear insight into the techniques that are currently in use to answer the pressing questions in criminology and criminal justice. The Encyclopedia contains essential information from a diverse pool of authors about research designs grounded in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. It includes information on popular datasets and leading resources of government statistics. In addition, the contributors cover a wide range of topics such as: the most current research on the link between guns and crime, rational choice theory, and the use of technology like geospatial mapping as a crime reduction tool. This invaluable reference work: Offers a comprehensive survey of international research designs, methods, and statistical techniques Includes contributions from leading figures in the field Contains data on criminology and criminal justice from Cambridge to Chicago Presents information on capital punishment, domestic violence, crime science, and much more Helps us to better understand, explain, and prevent crime Written for undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers, The Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice is the first reference work of its kind to offer a comprehensive review of this important topic. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethical Considerations for Research Involving Prisoners Committee on Ethical Considerations for Revisions to DHHS Regulations for Protection of Prisoners Involved in Research, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine, 2007-01-22 In the past 30 years, the population of prisoners in the United States has expanded almost 5-fold, correctional facilities are increasingly overcrowded, and more of the country's disadvantaged populations—racial minorities, women, people with mental illness, and people with communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis—are under correctional supervision. Because prisoners face restrictions on liberty and autonomy, have limited privacy, and often receive inadequate health care, they require specific protections when involved in research, particularly in today's correctional settings. Given these issues, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Human Research Protections commissioned the Institute of Medicine to review the ethical considerations regarding research involving prisoners. The resulting analysis contained in this book, Ethical Considerations for Research Involving Prisoners, emphasizes five broad actions to provide prisoners involved in research with critically important protections: • expand the definition of prisoner; • ensure universally and consistently applied standards of protection; • shift from a category-based to a risk-benefit approach to research review; • update the ethical framework to include collaborative responsibility; and • enhance systematic oversight of research involving prisoners. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Neurointerventions, Crime, and Punishment Jesper Ryberg, 2020 Can it be justified to use neuroscientific technologies for influencing the human brain as a means of preventing offenders from engaging in future criminal conduct? In Neurointerventions, Crime, and Punishment, Jesper Ryberg considers various ethical challenges surrounding this question. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Ethics in Victim Services Melissa Hook, 2005 |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Prosecutorial Ethics R. Michael Cassidy, Suzanne Valdez, 2019 This book examines a prosecutor's ethical responsibilities throughout the criminal justice process in both federal and state practice, and explores constitutional and ethical constraints on prosecutorial discretion. Topics are ordered sequentially as they occur in the progression of a typical criminal case, including the prosecutor's role in the conduct of investigations, contacting and interviewing witnesses, grand jury practice, charging, pre-trial discovery, plea bargaining, jury selection, trial conduct, sentencing, media contacts and post-conviction remedies. The focal point of discussion in each of these areas is a prosecutor's ethical responsibilities under the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct (through 2019) drawing frequent comparisons to significant state variations on the Model Rules, and supplemental guidance provided by the ABA's Criminal Justice Standards: Prosecution Function; the National District Attorneys Standards; and, the Justice Department Manual. The authors also examine constitutional constraints on prosecutorial discretion (particularly under the 5th and 6th Amendments) that at times may deviate from or supplement ethical norms. For the purposes of brevity and ease of reference, the book deviates from the traditional casebook format by summarizing rather than reprinting significant case decisions. Each chapter concludes with practical problems designed to promote class discussion about the appropriate exercise of prosecutorial discretion in hypothetical situations. The book is designed to be used either in a stand-alone seminar on prosecutorial ethics, or as a companion to materials used in a prosecution clinic. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Policing, Ethics and Human Rights Peter Neyroud, Alan Beckley, 2001-01-01 Ethical and human rights issues have assumed an increasingly high profile in the wake of miscarriages of justice, racism (Lawrence Inquiry), incompetence and corruption - in both Britain and overseas. At the same time the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998 in England and Wales will have a major impact on policing, challenging many of the assumptions about how policing is carried out. This book aims to provide an accessible introduction to the key issues surrounding ethics in policing, linking this to recent developments and new human rights legislation. It sets out a powerful case for a modern 'ethical policing' approach. Policing, Ethics and Human Rights argues that securing and protecting human rights should be a major, if not the major, rationale for public policing. |
| ethical dilemmas in criminal justice: Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice Jay S. Albanese, 2008 A well balanced survey of ethics presented through applications to the criminal justice system. The text introduces the reader to ethical decision making in the first chapter and then moves through three major ethical perspectives: virtue, formalism, and utilitarianism. The text then moves to the social and criminal justice context where ethics is discussed in separate chapters as it relates to law, police, courts, and corrections, and liability in general. The final chapter looks to the future development of ethics in everyday life. |
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In this book, the value of the study of ethics by criminal justice professionals will become apparent as the criminal justice system is analyzed to reveal how decision makers some-times fail to …
Criminal Justice Ethics - SAGE Publications Ltd
In this book, the value of the study of ethics by criminal justice professionals will become apparent as the criminal justice system is analyzed to reveal how decision-makers sometimes fail to …
Research Ethics in Criminology - SAGE Journals
Criminologists study processes of making criminal laws, the causes and meanings of criminal law-breaking behaviour (offending), and the reactions to offending [1]. A wide range of approaches …
Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice Publication …
ethical dilemmas. • Determine the relationship between moral and lawful behavior when contrasted with immoral and unlawful behavior. • Identify the steps in analyzing an ethical …
An Analysis of 'Ethical Stress' in Criminal - JSTOR
This paper, based on a study of criminal justice social workers in Scotland, investigates 'ethical stress' generated by the inability of workers to base their practice on social work values. The …
Ethical and Philosophical Foundations in Criminal Justice 3 Credits ...
Ethical and philosophical issues and moral dilemmas within the field of criminal justice, including principles of justice, deontology and utilitarianism; philosophical issues in sentencing; police …
Ethical issues in forensic and secure environments
When facing difficult ethical dilemmas, forensic physicians are strongly advised to seek more comprehensive guidance or further advice from the BMA, the GMC or their medical defence …
Navigating the Crossroads: Ethical Considerations in Crime Scene ...
navigating the ethical complexities inherent in CSI, professionals can uphold the highest standards of conduct and safeguard the rights of all individuals involved in the criminal justice …
ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN CRIMINAL CASES: BALANCING JUSTICE …
professionals navigating complex criminal cases. This research paper explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in these cases, focusing on the ongoing challenge of balancing the pursuit …
CRJU 4700 ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE [Term]
Ethics in Criminal Justice invites students to study ethics and engage in the practice of ethics particularly as it applies to issues of crime, law and justice. The course explores concepts of …
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What specific behaviors are clearly unethical for criminal justice employees? What criteria should guide these employees in their work? To what extent, if any, should the public allow criminal …
The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice - SAGE Publications …
• Without knowledge of ethics, criminal justice professionals may be naïve about moral issues occurring within the criminal justice system. • The study of ethics helps criminal justice pro-fessionals quickly recognize the ethical conse-quences of various actions and the moral principles involved. • Within the criminal justice system ...
Ethical Dilemmas And Decisions In Criminal Justice
One notable platform where you can explore and download free Ethical Dilemmas And Decisions In Criminal Justice PDF books and manuals is the internets largest free library. Hosted online, this catalog compiles a vast assortment of documents, making it a veritable goldmine of knowledge.
Ethical challenges to research in the criminal justice system
In the criminal justice system (CJS) worldwide, the bureaucratic burden for conducting research is ever increasing, but there are special issues of confidenti-ality when researchers ask questions about criminal behaviour (Finch, 2001). To what extent can ‘guilty knowledge’ be kept private and when is there a duty to disclose the information?
Lived Challenges to Ethical Social Work Practice in Criminal Justice ...
Ethical social work practice within criminal justice settings is fraught with challenges. Through. individual interviews in a qualitative study exploring social work practice in diverse criminal. justice settings in the northwestern United States, a sub-sample of nine social workers described.
CJ-500 Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice
This course offers comprehensive coverage of ethics across the criminal justice system. CJ-500 presents the philosophical principles and theories that are the foundation of ethical decision making, as well as challenges and issues in criminal justice--the Black Lives Matter movement
THE ETHICS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY MAKING
In formulating criminal justice policy on issues of moral-ity (morality policy making), policy makers should act ethically, undertake formal policy analysis, and avoid pro - moting ad hoc, arbitrary, and irrational policy solutions. However, studies have shown that policy making on issues seen as moral fails to follow this ethical approach to ...
Book Review of Ethics in Crime and Justice: Dilemmas and …
Joycelyn Pollock’s newest edition of Ethics in Crime and Justice is directed more specifically toward potential criminal justice practitioners than toward criminology programs. However, it does a nice job of bridging the gap between a guide for pure practitioners and a book for criminologists.
Everyday Ethics for the Criminal Justice Professional
1 · An Introduction to Everyday Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Introduction 3 What Is Ethics? 7 References 17 2 · The Theory Behind the Practice: The Origins of Thought on Ethics and Its Relationship to the CJ Professional 19 Introduction 19 A Glimpse at Ethical Perspectives 20 Basis of Ethical Principles in Criminal Justice 32
Ethical Dilemmas in South African Policing and Criminal Justice
To address these challenges, the country needs an accountable and effective Criminal Justice System which, in South Africa, comprises six main parts, namely: (i) The South African Police Service (SAPS) must prevent and investigate crime and arrest suspects.
The Interaction Between Ethics and the Criminal Justice System
In this book, the value of the study of ethics by criminal justice professionals will become apparent as the criminal justice system is analyzed to reveal how decision makers some-times fail to make the “right” choices or deliberately act unethically in carrying out their functions.
Criminal Justice Ethics - SAGE Publications Ltd
In this book, the value of the study of ethics by criminal justice professionals will become apparent as the criminal justice system is analyzed to reveal how decision-makers sometimes fail to make the “right” choices or deliberately act unethically in carrying out their functions.
Research Ethics in Criminology - SAGE Journals
Criminologists study processes of making criminal laws, the causes and meanings of criminal law-breaking behaviour (offending), and the reactions to offending [1]. A wide range of approaches are employed, including biological, psychological, …
Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice Publication …
ethical dilemmas. • Determine the relationship between moral and lawful behavior when contrasted with immoral and unlawful behavior. • Identify the steps in analyzing an ethical dilemma. Assignments Module 2 Justice and Ethical Professionalism Objectives
An Analysis of 'Ethical Stress' in Criminal - JSTOR
This paper, based on a study of criminal justice social workers in Scotland, investigates 'ethical stress' generated by the inability of workers to base their practice on social work values. The study was operationalised via questionnaires, and …
Ethical and Philosophical Foundations in Criminal Justice 3 …
Ethical and philosophical issues and moral dilemmas within the field of criminal justice, including principles of justice, deontology and utilitarianism; philosophical issues in sentencing; police and ethics; ethics and research; and the scope of state control. Prerequisite None B.S., Criminal Justice Program Learning Goals
Ethical issues in forensic and secure environments
When facing difficult ethical dilemmas, forensic physicians are strongly advised to seek more comprehensive guidance or further advice from the BMA, the GMC or their medical defence organisation.
Navigating the Crossroads: Ethical Considerations in Crime Scene ...
navigating the ethical complexities inherent in CSI, professionals can uphold the highest standards of conduct and safeguard the rights of all individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN CRIMINAL CASES: BALANCING JUSTICE …
professionals navigating complex criminal cases. This research paper explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in these cases, focusing on the ongoing challenge of balancing the pursuit of justice with the demands of morality. Rather than delving into the contentious debate over the existence of true moral dilemmas.
CRJU 4700 ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE [Term]
Ethics in Criminal Justice invites students to study ethics and engage in the practice of ethics particularly as it applies to issues of crime, law and justice. The course explores concepts of morality, ethics, values, moral/ethical frameworks and dilemmas.
or 4 post, - SAGE Publications Ltd
What specific behaviors are clearly unethical for criminal justice employees? What criteria should guide these employees in their work? To what extent, if any, should the public allow criminal justice employees to violate citizens’ rights in order to maintain public order?
