CRM_J 101

This document is a complete summary of Criminal Justice 101 – Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Criminal Justice. It explains the foundations of criminal law, how laws change, and the influence of politics on justice. Key topics include the consensus vs. conflict debate, the crime control and due process models, and the role of discretion in the system. It also outlines the criminal justice process from arrest to corrections, covers the juvenile justice system, the wedding cake model of justice, and ...