The analysis of policies related to crime prevention, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system.
Types of Crime: Types of crime include violent crimes, property crimes, white-collar crimes, drug crimes, cyber crimes, etc.
Criminal Justice System: The criminal justice system consists of law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions involved in the detection, apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of criminal offenders.
Criminal Procedure: The rules and regulations that govern how criminal cases are processed in the criminal justice system, including arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, and trial.
Sentencing: The process by which a judge determines the appropriate punishment for a convicted offender.
Policing: The activities of law enforcement officers in maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and apprehending criminals.
Corrections: The correctional institutions and programs designed to prevent recidivism and provide rehabilitation for convicted offenders.
Juvenile Justice: The system of justice designed for youthful offenders, including juvenile detention centers and rehabilitation programs.
Victims of Crime: The impact of crime on victims and the services and support available for victims of crime.
Social Justice: The concept of fairness and equality in the distribution of resources and opportunities regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors.