Chapter 12. Criminal Justice

> After reading this chapter, you should be able to
> 1. Identify and describe important concepts and terms in the criminal justice system.
> 2. Analyze the contextual nature of criminal behavior, as politically defined and relative to time and place.
> 3. Identify and describe the intended functions of punishment and imprisonment in the United States.
> 4. Describe and explain the differences and tension between social work and criminal justice perspectives concerning criminal behavior.
> 5. List and explain areas to advocate for change and reform in the criminal justice system.
> 6. Describe and analyze how specific population groups are advantaged and disadvantaged in the criminal justice system.
> 7. Describe the importance of empowerment of victims and criminals in advocating for fair and just legal processes and systems.