scholarly journals Documenting Current Practices of Accommodating Linguistic Needs of Deaf Defendants

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 146-166
Author(s):  
Beau Shine
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Criminal Trials ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Inadmissible Evidence ◽  
Disparate Treatment ◽  
Additional Strain ◽  
Criminal Justice Research ◽  
Current Practices

Deaf defendants are an underexamined population in criminal justice research, and very few studies have examined their involvement in the criminal justice system. In addition, research on accommodating the linguistic needs of deaf defendants is sparse. Failure to accommodate the linguistic needs of deaf defendants presents several concerns, including disparate treatment and violations of ADA-guaranteed rights that may lead to inadmissible evidence, dismissals of cases, and not-guilty verdicts, as well as lawsuits and litigation, all of which create additional strain on an already overburdened system. The current study combines previous research on deaf defendants with the findings of data gathered from courtroom practitioners nationwide to gain an understanding of the current practices used to facilitate communication during criminal trials involving deaf defendants.

The Forgotten Female Offender

1977 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-102
Author(s):  
Ray R. Price
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Female Offender ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Female Crime ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Disparate Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
System Information

Until recently the female offender was generally overlooked by an overwhelmingly male-dominated criminal justice system. Information derived from an extensive search of the literature illustrates the dramatic increase of female crime; it further suggests the potential for modifying the sexist nature of the criminal justice system. Questions are raised about some popular misconceptions pertaining to the data. A review of the history of women's involvement as subjects of the criminal justice system in general, and correction in particular, reveals disparate treatment for men and women throughout that process. Both positive and negative effects of this orientation are examined. The article then focuses on rehabilitation. Attention is directed to particular suggestions for reform, leading to a postulation of new directions in treatment of the female offender.

The Victimization and Disparate Treatment of Racial and Ethnic Minorities

2021 ◽  
pp. 353-382
Author(s):  
Rhiannon Oakes ◽  
Annie K. Oakeley ◽  
Rola Goke-Pariola
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Implicit Bias ◽  
Hate Crimes ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Minorities ◽  
The World ◽  
Disparate Treatment ◽  
The Media

This chapter focuses on the victimization of racial and ethnic minorities and the disparate treatment they face within the criminal justice system. Factors that contribute to these issues, such as hate crimes, intersectionality, implicit bias, and the school-to-prison pipeline, will be discussed. The ways in which the media and society at large respond to these matters will be identified. An exploration of how victimization of racial and ethnic minorities differs around the world concludes the chapter.

The Forgotten Female Offender

1977 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray R. Price
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Female Offender ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Female Crime ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Disparate Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
System Information

Until recently the female offender was generally overlooked by an overwhelmingly male-dominated criminal justice system. Information derived from an extensive search of the literature illustrates the dramatic increase of female crime; it further suggests the potential for modifying the sexist nature of the criminal justice system. Questions are raised about some popular misconceptions pertaining to the data. A review of the history of women's involvement as subjects of the criminal justice system in general, and correction in particular, reveals disparate treatment for men and women throughout that process. Both positive and negative effects of this orientation are examined. The article then focuses on rehabilitation. Attention is directed to particular suggestions for reform, leading to a postulation of new directions in treatment of the female offender.

scholarly journals HAKIKAT PEMBUKTIAN MELALUI MEDIA ELEKTRONIK DALAM PRESPEKTIF SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Muslim Mamulai
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Criminal Trial ◽  
Criminal Trials ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Law

Proof via electronic media in criminal trials, still based on the provisions contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, namely with reference to the theory of proof under the law negatively, but in practice there is still a criminal trial the pros and cons. However, in fact the truth of the witness examination teleconference remain equal value, with a witness who was not present at the trial because the witness has been sworn in. Keywords: Electronic Media in the criminal justice system.   Abstrak Pembuktian melalui media elektronik dalam persidangan pidana, masih didasarkan pada ketentuan yang terdapat dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana, yaitu dengan mengacu pada teori pembuktian berdasarkan hukum secara negatif, tetapi dalam praktiknya masih ada persidangan pidana pro dan kontra. Namun, sebenarnya kebenaran teleconference dari pemeriksaan saksi tetap bernilai sama, dengan saksi yang tidak hadir di persidangan karena telah saksi telah ditetapkan. Kata kunci: media elektronik; sistem; peradilan pidana

scholarly journals Assistance, Support and Monitoring? The Paradoxes of Mentoring Adults in the Criminal Justice System

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANTHEA HUCKLESBY ◽  
EMMA WINCUP
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
The Past ◽  
Criminal Justice Research ◽  
Good Lives ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Silver Bullet

AbstractMentoring has recently taken centre stage as one of the primary criminal justice ‘interventions’ to reduce reoffending, having grown in popularity over the past fifteen years. Its rapid growth has been driven by claims of success within and outside the criminal justice system, leading some to argue that it has been perceived as a silver bullet (Newburn and Shiner, 2005). This article challenges such claims on three fronts: first, mentoring is an ill-defined concept with weak theoretical foundations; second, the evidence base upon which claims of success are made is limited; and, third, transferring mentoring into the coercive and punitive environment of the criminal justice system results in a departure from the very principles and values which are the basis of its usefulness elsewhere. The article utilises the findings from three empirical criminal justice research projects to question claims of widespread and effective mentoring activity with defendants and offenders, suggesting instead that ‘interventions’ described as mentoring serve as a vehicle to extend the reach of the criminal justice system. At the end of the article, we suggest that desistance theory, specifically the Good Lives Model, provides a conceptual framework for taking mentoring in criminal justice forward.

Critical Reflections on Women, Family, Crime and Justice

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Practical Recommendations ◽  
Critical Reflections

Drawing on research from the Women, Family, Crime and Justice research network, this collection sheds new light on the experiences of women and families who encounter the UK criminal justice system. Contributions demonstrate how these groups are often ignored, oppressed and victimised, and offer insights and practical recommendations for change.

scholarly journals HAKIKAT PEMBUKTIAN MELALUI MEDIA ELEKTRONIK DALAM PRESPEKTIF SISTEM PERADILAN PIDANA INDONESIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Muslim Mamulai
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Criminal Procedure ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Criminal Trial ◽  
Criminal Trials ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Law

Proof via electronic media in criminal trials, still based on the provisions contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, namely with reference to the theory of proof under the law negatively, but in practice there is still a criminal trial the pros and cons. However, in fact the truth of the witness examination teleconference remain equal value, with a witness who was not present at the trial because the witness has been sworn in. Keywords: Electronic Media in the criminal justice system.   Abstrak Pembuktian melalui media elektronik dalam persidangan pidana, masih didasarkan pada ketentuan yang terdapat dalam Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Acara Pidana, yaitu dengan mengacu pada teori pembuktian berdasarkan hukum secara negatif, tetapi dalam praktiknya masih ada persidangan pidana pro dan kontra. Namun, sebenarnya kebenaran teleconference dari pemeriksaan saksi tetap bernilai sama, dengan saksi yang tidak hadir di persidangan karena telah saksi telah ditetapkan. Kata kunci: media elektronik; sistem; peradilan pidana

Art or Confession?: Evaluating Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Cases

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Dunbar
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Racial Disparities ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
The United States ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Criminal Trials ◽  
Confession Evidence ◽  
Rap Lyrics

For decades, scholars have studied mechanisms that might explain racial disparities in the criminal justice system. One novel example of a practice that may contribute to continuing disparities is the introduction of defendant-authored rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Across the United States, prosecutors are introducing rap lyrics as confession evidence to establish guilt. Concerns about this practice have been articulated by scholars and others but rarely empirically examined. This study begins to address this lacuna. In particular, this study examines how lyrics are evaluated when presented in a trial context and determines how individuals change their evaluations of the lyrics to support their verdict. Participants were tasked with evaluating evidence, including rap lyrics, independently and in the context of a trial and then rendering a verdict. Results indicate that rap lyrics are viewed as interdependent with other evidence when presented at trial. Furthermore, although evaluations of lyrics did not predict determinations of guilt, verdict affected whether the lyrics were evaluated as a confession, and this effect was stronger for participants who believed the defendant was guilty. These findings highlight how introducing rap lyrics might disproportionately advantage prosecutors and contribute to our understanding of racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Does Adult Diversion Work?

1978 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Roesch
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Research On Evaluation ◽  
Methods Of Evaluation ◽  
Criminal Justice Research ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
Criminal Justice Professionals ◽  
Pretrial Diversion

The author argues that criminal justice professionals have failed in most cases to critically evaluate programs introduced into the criminal justice system. Other reviews have shown criminal justice research to be largely nonexperimental. This problem is discussed in the context of pretrial diversion, an increasingly popular innovation in criminal justice. A recent project in Illinois illustrates the problems and pitfalls that can be expected when advocating more sophisticated methods of evaluation. In reviewing the research on evaluation of diversion projects, the author concludes that we know little about the effectiveness of this form of pretrial interven tion-projects typically have not been evaluated at all, or they have used weak experimental designs that do not allow for definitive conclusions. The author discusses possible reasons for this nonexperimental attitude and proposes a research methodology for future evaluations of diversion effectiveness. Evaluation of pretrial diversion is only part of a more general problem in criminal justice research, and it leads to a consideration of wide social policy implications.

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