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Introduction to Criminal Justice

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Analyze the criminal justice system.HSE.HS.28.1

  • a

    Identify the three areas of criminal justice.HSE.HS.28.1.a

  • b

    Summarize the history and development of the modern criminal justice system.HSE.HS.28.1.b

  • c

    Distinguish the relationship between individual rights and the rule of law.HSE.HS.28.1.c

  • d

    Differentiate between the various roles within the criminal justice system.HSE.HS.28.1.d

Analyze crime, criminal behavior, and criminal law.HSE.HS.28.2

  • a

    Define crime, criminal behavior, and criminal law.HSE.HS.28.2.a

  • b

    Identify theories of criminal behavior.HSE.HS.28.2.b

  • c

    Recognize the effects that crime has on individuals, society, and laws.HSE.HS.28.2.c

  • d

    Apply theories of crime causation to understand crime and law.HSE.HS.28.2.d

Explain the role of law enforcement in criminal justice.HSE.HS.28.3

  • a

    Identify and define law enforcement.HSE.HS.28.3.a

  • b

    Describe the development of law enforcement.HSE.HS.28.3.b

  • c

    Identify the responsibilities, authority, and roles of various law enforcement agencies.HSE.HS.28.3.c

  • d

    Summarize the changing role of law enforcement and its impact on society.HSE.HS.28.3.d

Distinguish the role and process of the courts in criminal justice.HSE.HS.28.4

  • a

    Describe the sequence of the court process.HSE.HS.28.4.a

  • b

    Categorize each component and actor in the court process.HSE.HS.28.4.b

  • c

    Differentiate between the juvenile and adult court systems.HSE.HS.28.4.c

  • d

    Explain various sequences of court processes.HSE.HS.28.4.d

Explain the role of corrections in the criminal justice field.HSE.HS.28.5

  • a

    Compare and contrast jails and prisons.HSE.HS.28.5.a

  • b

    Summarize probation, parole, and community corrections.HSE.HS.28.5.b

  • c

    Summarize characteristics of those that work in corrections and their roles.HSE.HS.28.5.c

  • d

    Analyze the impact of social constructs on the correctional setting.HSE.HS.28.5.d

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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