Category: Justice
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Hesiod’s Idea of Justice Based on His Works
Hesiod’s writings are known for discussing universal truths, such as law and justice. One of such works is Works and Days which expresses the idea that labor is an essential part of human beings’ lives, and if they are diligent enough, they will be able to handle even the hardest work. This poem consists of…
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The Treatment of Juvenile Crimes in the Legal Justice System
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction One of the severe challenges that most countries face today is juvenile crimes. Juvenile crimes affect not only the person who commits the crime but also the social order in any country. Currently, the world is witnessing an increasing trend in juvenile delinquencies. Therefore, this paper seeks…
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Analysis of “The Little Book of Restorative Justice”
Table of Contents Definition of the Concept of “Restorative Justice” Critical Evaluation of the Book The Way Theory’s Principles Might Be Applied in Society Reference Definition of the Concept of “Restorative Justice” At the present time, there are different approaches to justice, although restorative justice is considered one of the most effective ones. In fact,…
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“Outgrowing Juvenile Justice” by Michael Jonas
The problem of juvenile justice became a real problem for society. The young generation became very hostile, cruel, severe, and inhuman. More and more crimes are committed by juveniles for the last 10 – 15 years. The reasons for the crimes are different but the consequence is common – court trial and punishment. Modern investigations…
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Relation Between Forgiveness and Justice
Introduction There perhaps is no effective way to show importance of forgiveness in human life. Human beings ranging from scholars, theologians and even atheists acknowledge that forgiveness is crucial to effective functioning of human life and relationships. Closely related to forgiveness is justice. Though various religions stress importance of both to human relationships, justice more…
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Juvenile Justice and Punishment Specifics
Why is parricide the perfect crime? In his interview, Defense Attorney, Paul Mones states that parricide is a unique offense. This is because children who are abused by their parents will not often rebel against their abuser. After all, that abuser is still a caregiver and provider. Children are often afraid to report that they…
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“The Need for More Than Justice” by Baier: Key Concepts
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction The Need for More Than Justice by Baier primarily distinguishes between Rawls’s and Kantian justice perspectives and the care position that Gilligan outlined in her studies of women’s moral development. Baier argues that the perspective of justice itself is inadequate as a theory of morality since…
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Juvenile Justice: Case of Jim Butler
If I was a juvenile court judge, I would sentence Jim Butler for up to three years in incarceration facility. The following, is the set of considerations that had brought me to such a decision: Jim did not only commit a particularly violent crime (armed robbery), but he committed it while being only 13 years…
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Compensatory Justice Effectiveness in Modern Legal System
Our legal system should not provide compensation to victims as a form of justice against crime. Compensatory justice entails exchanging resources between a victim of injustice and perpetrators. For instance, a victimized person is compensated with financial resources to mitigate likely harm intended against a guilty individual (Christie, 1981). Legal systems have implemented harsh imprisonment…
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The Poem “In Justice!”
The poem ‘‘In Just’’ is pieced together and deciphered based on love and deliberately visualizes the external world in portraying its intended message. On the whole, the poem depicts apprehension of the coming of spring from a childhood visionary perspective. It is woven in satire and rhythmic analysis bordering on irony. Arguably, the poem depicts…