According to Community-Based Corrections, the Goal of the Criminal Justice

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to community-based corrections, the goal of the criminal justice system is to:

• A) ​punish the offender.
• B) ​reintegrate the offender.
• C) ​focus on the victim.
• D) ​achieve justice.

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Definitions:

Awareness Steps

The stages or measures taken to increase knowledge or consciousness about a particular topic or issue.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach that helps to evoke from individuals their own motivations for making changes, through open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarizing.

Offending Behavior

Actions or conduct that violate social norms or laws, which can result in legal or social sanctions.

Consultation Sessions

Scheduled meetings or interactions with professionals to seek advice, guidance, or information on specific matters.