Category: Justice

The United States today has a well-developed system of juvenile justice, which has been formed over decades. Juvenile justice as a kind of set of specialized rules has its roots in ancient civilizations. In Roman law, for example, in the Pater family, the head of the family, was initially responsible for the sins of his…

Introduction Juvenile delinquency is not only a public vice but also a significant legislative problem. Issues related to the prosecution of adolescents and the imposition of punishment are often actively discussed in the press and cause a public outcry, thereby forcing the authorities to monitor compliance with all the nuances of such trials closely. Nevertheless,…

Describe the basic principles of Catholic social teaching on work The basic principles of Catholic social teachings contain a rich source of wisdom that allows constructing a society based on equality and justice; furthermore, these principles show us how to deal with challenges of the modern world keeping our thoughts and soul clean. They include:…

Introduction The existing juvenile justice system in the United States is similar to the one for adults. The main goal is to intervene and correct delinquent behavior before it can become a major societal problem. The major stakeholders involved throughout the process include the police, correctional institutions, and courts. The major consequences outlined under the…

The influence of Socrates on the development of the philosophy could hardly be underestimated since his views provided a foundation for many philosophers to dwell upon. In this essay, one of the most fundamental works by Socrates, The Apology, will be analyzed with the aim to understand the Socrates’ attitude toward contemporary opinions on morality,…

India was a simple subcontinent before its introduction to the West. On the eve of the British conquest of India, it was characterized by lot of disruption and economic fragmentation. The gradual downfall of the Mughal Empire during the 18th century had led to economic disintegration and the constant bouts of conflict amongst the Indian…

Abstract The criminal justice system in the United States has faced criticism for its failure to have better ways of dealing with petty juvenile offenders. Sending them to prison for minor crimes only creates avenues for them to become hardened criminals. In this program, the goal is to come up with an alternative justice system…

Table of Contents Introduction Mercy in Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice Conclusion Introduction Mercy is a virtue that allows one to forgive sinners or those guilty of crimes, while justice is the principle of punishing criminals commensurate with the severity of their crimes. Thus, it seems that these two concepts conflict with each other.…

The justice system includes different laws and regulations when dealing with people under the age of 18 and 21. These changes are related to the status of these offenders, whereas they are considered “minorities” for jurisdictional purposes. In this paper, I chose Passaic, New Jersey, for the analysis of its laws, regulations, and programs related…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Justice is a concept used worldwide in order to uphold what is supposed to be fair treatment according to the law or the standards of that particular location. Although justice is very common, it is presented in various ways. Nader and Sursock’s Anthropology and Justice, speak…