Criminal justice system basics

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What are the components of a criminal justice system?

The main components of the criminal justice system include:

law enforcement

courts

and corrections.
Additional levels with varying jurisdiction, including:local, state, and federal levels, exist within each of these components, but each division generally adheres to the same overarching goals.

What are the goals of the criminal justice system?

Modern goals of the criminal justice system include:

preventing crime

protecting the public

supporting victims of crimes

holding perpetrators responsible for crimes committed

and helping offenders return to society as law-abiding citizens.

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Criminal justice system basics

Criminal justice topics

Parts of the justice system

What are the components of a criminal justice system?

What are the goals of the criminal justice system?