Criminal justice is a field of study pertaining to the institutions used to maintain social control through policies, laws and procedures aimed to deter and mitigate crime and to sanction those who violate laws with penalties and rehabilitation.

The Criminal Justice System

The criminal justice system includes the agencies charged with enforcement of the law at various stages of the process for an alleged criminal offender. This includes initial police contact, pre-trial services, criminal court proceedings, sentencing and corrections.

Modern Era

The modern era of criminal justice in the United States began with research projects of the American Bar Foundation from the 1950s aimed at developing an in-depth analysis of the administration, operation and organization of criminal justice agencies.

Studies

Criminal justice is a term also used to describe the field of study pursed by those pursuing law enforcement-related professions. Many U.S. colleges and universities offer associate, bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees in criminal justice.

Criminal Liability

Criminal liability is conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably inflicts or threatens substantial harm to individuals or public interests, according to Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Theories of Criminal Law.

Criminal Law

Criminal law is divided into substantive criminal law, Constitutional law and criminal trial and procedural practice.

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Criminal justice is

Standford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Theories of Criminal Law

various stages through which an alleged criminal offender passes

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American Bar Foundation (ABF)

Criminal justice degrees

Criminal justice