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Justice (French justice from Latin justitia, from justus "just") is a concept involving the system of consequences which naturally derives from any action or choice. In this, it is similar to many laws of physics; a prominent example of one is the Third of Sir Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion, which states that for every action there must be an equal and opposite reaction. Justice in some form or another affects all things in the universe; in the context of human actions, it means according individuals or groups what they actually deserve or merit, or are in some sense entitled to (classic Latin concept of unicuique suum). Justice is a particularly foundational concept within most systems of law, and draws highly upon established and well-regarded social traditions and values. From the perspective of pragmatism, it is the name for a fair result (thus, these views are not often representative of true justice, as justice and fairness are two entirely different topics). In most cases what one regards as "just" (not necessarily meaning what is just) is determined by consulting established and agreeable principles, employing logic, or, natural law In certain systems justice is determined, by consulting a majority, or in social contexts where religion dominates, justice may be thought to require deference to religious texts or to spiritual guidance, under a monarchy or authoritarian state the ruler/s determined what was just and doled out justice. All of these determinants of justice have at times delivered particularlly dark periods of history where justice was seen to be absent.
If a person lives under a certain set of laws in a country, concepts of "justice" are often simply deferential to the existing law —the issuing of punitive reprimands for violations may be referred to as "serving justice." In principle, this fits the general concept in that the individuals get what is supposedly due to them.
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Ashtree Organization, Inc - Exists to help juvenile offenders develop into productive, responsible citizens by providing a community-based program of activities and enrichment to deter repeat offenses.
Meta Description: [ Ash Tree Organization, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Savannah, GA that serves as an alternative to the criminal justice system, diverting youth from the consequences of incarceration. ]
Greater Manchester Youth Justice Trust - A development agency, working to improve services for young offenders in the Greater Manchester area. Includes statistics used for research.
Meta Description: [ The Youth Justice Trust assists partner agencies across Greater Manchester to find just and effective solutions to the reduction and long term prevention of youth crime ]
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 1999 National Report - A comprehensive source of information about juvenile crime, violence, and victimization.
Kids Count - Data Book provides state and United States statistics on child death rates, violent deaths of teenagers, and juvenile violent crime.
Kids Law: A Practical Guide to Juvenile Justice - Features a book on criminal and civil issues for kids, parents, teachers, and social workers.
Meta Description: [ KIDS LAW: a practical guide to juvenile justice. An invaluable handbook for youth, agencies and schools on the juvenile legal system.. ]
National Center for Juvenile Justice Website - Statistics, technical assistance, and legislative analyses pertaining to the juvenile justice system in the United States.
SE Connecticut Gang Activities Group - Information on violent youth and gang activities in the New England region.
Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth - SAVRY is an applied risk assessment tool for use with adolescents. Also provides links to other youth violence resources.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of the SPARC program is to improve the quality of substance abuse treatment services for persons in the justice system by increasing interaction and knowledge exchange among key community based stakeholders, including substance abuse treatment providers, community-based organizations ... ]
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