What Does the Crime Control Model Believe Is the Purpose

question 82

Multiple Choice

What does the crime control model believe is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

• A)to reduce the number of criminals on the street
• B)the presumption of innocence
• C)to treat offenders fairly
• D)the presumption of guilt

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Definitions:

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of two parents and their children (biological or adopted), considered a basic social unit.

Social Structure

The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that constitute society.

Short-Term Orientation

A cultural or individual preference for immediate outcomes and gratification, focusing on the present rather than the future.

Future Rewards

pertains to benefits or recognitions that are anticipated in the future as a result of specific actions or behaviors today.