Criminal Justice Intervention Paper

Today’s criminal justice system is made up of many processes that work together in removing criminals from our streets and rehabilitating individuals to be functioning members of society. Though our current system has shown success in many areas there are still many ways that it could be improved. Through Brandon Bledsoe’s case progression, the strongest and weakest links in our criminal justice system will be highlighted.

Changes in the sentencing laws across the United States have accelerated the need for alternative methods of punishment and prevention. As societal norms change and technological advancements continue to improve the way we live, modifications to laws are made accordingly. It is only appropriate that new and improved solutions to the probation and parole systems be implemented, examples are front door and back door programs. These programs have contributed greatly in resolving various issues that have presented in the correctional system because of the changing sentencing laws. The laws that have changed and have had influenced the need for programs include, changes in the compassionate release laws,

Adam Fross expresses his personal experiences and views on changing the justice system in his TedTalk presentation, “A Prosecutor’s View on a Better Justice System”. Fross brings the attention of his audience to an inside look into the criminal justice system; how it works and what they could be doing better. The United States of America has the most incarcerated people in the world. Fross took note of this and started asking why and how he could make a difference, He not only wanted to make a change in the justice system, but wanted to help the convicted.

Overcrowding in prisons should not be considered cruel and unusual because they are not being harmfully affected enough for it to violate the legal standard of cruel and unusual punishment. It should not be considered cruel and unusual, because being in prison is a punishment and “Punishment is justice for the unjust.”-Saint Augustine

Today’s court and justice systems, as well as our prison system, are flawed and don’t do enough to not only hinder any further crime from occurring, but put those who may cause further complications in our society in jail. In the article “Why Prisons Don’t Work,” Wilbert Rideau, a murderer sentenced to life in jail, explains his reasons and provides evidence on why our prison system is counterproductive.

The defense argued that although after Murray gave Jackson his regular prescribed drugs, Jackson was upset because he was not receiving the drugs he wanted, so he lashed out and grabbed another drug that was in reach. The media and the people question this statement mainly because doctors should not leave the room while there are drugs in reach of a patient, especially when he is physically unstable. The defense kept arguing Jacksons unstable voice recording about his upcoming show, but failed to say how he got this sick. Although Jackson constantly used prescript drugs, he was not that ill until Dr. Murray allowed him to take these drugs that had a negative impact on Jackson. To back up this information, “Nutritionist and holistic nurse Cherilyn Lee “tells the court she warned Jackson . . . No one who cared or had your best interest at heart

Post secondary criminology degree programs review the need for intervention at a young age, and that in order to hinder juvenile crime, its causes must first be understood. The legal system, however, disagrees.

The goal of the United States Criminal Justice System is to deliver justice for all. Justice meaning to convict and punish those who are guilty while protecting those who are innocent. On many occasions, the Criminal Justice System has failed to reach this goal by doing the opposite of its purpose and serving injustice. The justice system fails when it allows false arrests, malicious prosecutions and denial of a speedy trial to innocent people. Injustice is an important issue in the United States because it negatively affects the lives of those involved. The effect of a failed justice system causes innocent people to feel the “heartache of having missed so much of life” after serving time for a crime they did not commit (Baca 567). They become

Juvenile Incarceration is an epidemic in America that has no chance of slowing down without the support and changes from the government. One problem contributing to this issue is that the justice system focuses mainly on punishing the juvenile offender through prison time, instead of taking preventative measures and supporting rehabilitation. Imprisoning juveniles is not only ineffective, as evidenced by the high recidivism rates, but it is also extremely expensive. The average annual cost of housing one juvenile in jail is $88,000. That number multiplied by the number of incarcerated juveniles, equates to an end cost to the government of approximately 21 billion dollars. Rather than trying to sustain these growing costs for incarceration,

Most will often wonder if there is actually a future in the juvenile justice system and if so what does it include? Today the juvenile system is known as a weak system that does not actually provide much help for juveniles. Although, this system is effective for a few juveniles, it does not work for them all. The juvenile justice system is the primary system that they use on juveniles who are caught committing crime. The system is put into place in hopes it will deter juveniles away from future crimes to keep their life on track. If the juvenile justice system had a few improvements and more people supported it then it could become a very successful system. With the system already making modifications, there is still a few changes left that

Specialized courts are commonly known as the problem-solving courts that promote positive reinforcement, support behavior modification, decrease victimization, and reduce recidivism. Examples of specialized courts include drug court and mental health courts. A community might benefit from establishing a specialized court such as a drug court because it follows a comprehensive model that concentrates on reducing criminal actions through treatment and rehabilitation services with the focus being on substance abuse addiction and identifying the cause without jeopardizing public safety and due process (Specialized Courts, 2013).

“Our criminal justice system is fallible. We know it, even though we don't like to admit it. It is fallible despite the best efforts of most within it to do justice. And this fallibility is, at the end of the day, the most compelling, persuasive, and winning argument against a death penalty.” (Spitzer, 2013). The criminal justice system, like any system is designed by human beings and hence possess the possibility of a loophole for criminals. Needless to say, the system was introduced in order to maintain law and order as well as provide a safe community for the people. If this is true, then why do we get to witness crimes, some beyond the horror of one’s imaginations and later find that the court decided to rule in the accuser’s favor by making

Generally, the mission of corrections is to implement court-prescribed sentences for criminal violators with a combination of surveillance and control of the offenders, through treatment and rehabilitative services, and of incapacitation during the service of a prison sentence along with the overall protection of society (Seiter, 2014). Prison systems have evolved and a variety of programs have been implemented as confinement time has shifted to more of a rehabilitation concept. Although the evolution of correctional eras in the United States have undergone several revisions to find the most cost-effective, efficient and functional operation, the end goal will continue to be public safety when the ex-offenders are released back into society

Despite the various programs to help benefit the youth, statistical analysis show s that juvenile delinquency is a major problem globally but especially in the U.S. The United States (DOJ) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency defines delinquency to be any act with or without malicious intent, committed by juvenile that is deemed as criminal. (OJJDP, 2010). Such acts can be describe as property damage, vandalism, arson, crimes against persons and drug offenses. The OJJDP’s 2010 Annual Report showed that there were more than 60,000 youth that were held in juvenile residential facilities. This is a slight decline than what was shown from the 2000 census data (OJJDP, 2010).

It is often said that the criminal justice system fails time and time again, but what are the effects and the consequences of such a failed system. This review will discuss key themes and issues relating to the devastating effects failures of the criminal justice system have on individuals, families and the community, Failures of justice and the impact it would have on the public confidence in the criminal justice system and explore how various government agencies can reduce wrongful convictions. The role that has being discussed in this review would be the Police officer, and examining how Police activities in the investigation and charging process can result in or prevent wrongful convictions. Also, looking at how this role ties into the