Test 1 Flashcards
(85 cards)
What is the importance of “if it bleeds, it leads?”
This is stating that media only cares about showing juicy stories, so it frames the public into thinking that there is more crime than there actually is.
What is infotainment and what is the importance of it?
It gives the idea that how the show is, is how the real world is, even though the show is fictional. Ex: Law and Order. This creates the CSI effect, and makes the public ignorant to the real world
What is advocacy journalism?
Non-objective/non-neutral writing that has bias towards one side or the other. Ex: Abortion and the death penalty. You have to create your own view when reading it
What are misconceptions to crime portrayed in the media?
Because the media reports the problem, blows it out of proportion, and the problems are typified, it makes us link stories to other social issues, thus making policies and laws due to the problem.
What are frames and narratives when talking about media?
Frames are a process of labeling and understanding an issue, and narratives are the images of said issue
What are mischaracterizations of police, corrections, and courts?
That police are badass crime fighters OR violators of due process; adversal nature of court is a myth; sentencing misconceptions; and corrections do not protect public, amenities of prisoners, corruption, and misconduct.
What are the moral panics surrounding the criminal justice system from the public?
Fear of crime, police brutality, prison violence and escaped prisoners, professional athletes and domestic violence, and terrorism.
What is the definition of crime?
When there is a violation of law (even if police are not involved)
What are our views of crime shaped by?
Our personal experiences, media, politics, and fear
Every society has crime, but the severity differs from place to place and over time. True or False.
True. Durkheim wrote in 1895 that crime is normal in every society
What does it mean to commit a misdemeanor?
A “simple” offense that put you in jail for one year or less. Misdemeanors can become felonies with certain aspects.
What does it mean to commit a felony?
More serious crimes that put you in jail for more than a year
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail is temporary, but prison is permanent or long sentences
What are status offenses?
Juvenile offenses that deal with behavior that is illegal for their age. Ex: curfew, runway, alcohol, etc.
Laws change over time and reflect social values. True or False.
True.
What is a victimless crime?
Crimes that are considered to not have a victim. Ex: drugs, prostitution, gambling
What is the difference between fairness and accuracy?
Fairness is a balance between apprehending suspects and citizens interest in avoiding unwanted government intrusion (probable cause). Accuracy is having confidence in outcomes of processes
What are citizens legal protections guaranteed through?
The Bill of Rights.
What is the crime control model?
Idea that the process should move quickly through the system in order to suppress more crime
What is the due process model?
Idea that individuals rights must be protected; prove without unreasonable doubt that suspect is guilty; have fairness, accuracy, and reliability in the system.
Which model of crime is more commonly used in our criminal justice system?
Due process model
What does our criminal justice system include?
Police, Courts, Corrections
What is the role of the police?
To protect people and their rights; apprehend criminals and prevent crime; provide social services
What is the role of the courts?
Discuss and determine if criminal is guilty or not.