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- For other uses, see Justice (disambiguation).
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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Shopping For Armed Forces In Hemet
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
For many young people in tiny Hemet, Calif., the first stop after graduation is that town's Armed Forces Career Center. More than five years into the Iraq war, the center provides one-stop-shopping for potential Army, Navy and Marine recruits.
Why Rural U.S. Towns See More Casualties
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Residents of Hemet, Calif. know all too well about military casualties. They're not alone — that town's story has been repeated in rural communities across the country. We examine why soldiers from rural areas are more likely to die in combat and how voters in those areas see the Iraq war.
Is Obama Sliding To The Center?
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Some of the Democratic candidate's supporters are expressing frustration with what they see as a slide toward the center. Markos Moulitsas, founder of The DailyKos political blog, discusses how Obama is trying to appeal to moderates.
The Talk of the Town
The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .
Crime - Provides information about peacemaking in the U.S. criminal justice system and resources useful to those in interested in alternatives to the war on crime.
Almanac of Policy Issues: Criminal Justice - Background information and links on U.S. criminal justice policy, including issues like gun control, drug policy, and the death penalty.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive background information and links on U.S. criminal justice issues. ]
Association for Criminal Justice Research (California) - A group of public servants, practitioners, evaluators, analysts and academics sharing information from a research focus. Includes membership details, conference information, list of member interest areas, and newsletters.
Atlantic Unbound - A collection of articles on crime from the Atlantic Monthly.
CAVEAT - Avocacy and education to reduce violence with a focus on public education, victims rights and the justice system.
Meta Description: [ CAVEAT: Canadians Against Violence - About Caveat ]
Center for Community Alternatives - Works in the fields of juvenile and criminal justice and offers training, research and technical assistance.
Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University - Information about the center, with resources and details of current projects, as well as information about the 2001 Ron Wiebe Memorial Lecture and Dialogue on Restorative Justice.
Meta Description: [ This site contains resources, full text articles, materials for teaching, and much more on restorative justice. ]
Community Justice Exchange - Offers information and assistance to help bring together criminal justice agencies and ordinary citizens to make communities safer.
Community Justice Portal - Information exchange, networking and e-learning for people working in the community and criminal justice system. Includes news, press releases, job ads, publications, and discussion forum. [Registration required]
Corruption Online Research and Information System (CORIS) - Transparency International's web portal of resources crucial to key groups and individuals involved in anticorruption work and research: news, events, study courses, projects, contacts, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Events UN Convention against Corruption ]
Crime and Criminals Email List - The purpose of this list is to talk about crimes, criminals, and punishment. The latest news is posted to this site everyday.
Meta Description: [ Crime-and-Criminals: The Best for Crime and Criminal News! ]
Crime and Deviance - Crime and deviance is breaking laws or social rules (norms). Articles, discussions and links exploring crime and deviance
Meta Description: [ Crime and deviance is breaking laws or social rules (norms). ]
Criminal Justice MegaLinks - A comprehensive library of resources and lectures in crime, justice, criminology, and law.
Meta Description: [ Criminal Justice links and lectures, a comprehensive library of information in criminology, terrorism and homeland security ]
Criminal Justice Policy Foundation - CJPF provides information to policy makers and the public to promote innovative ideas about criminal justice issues, including sentencing, drug policy, and police policy.
Meta Description: [ The Criminal Justice Policy Foundation provides information to policy makers and the public to promote innovative ideas about criminal justice issues, including sentencing, drug policy reform, and police policy. ]
Criminal Justice Resources - Assembled by Jon Harris, criminal justice specialist at Michigan State University's library.
Dr. Frank Schmalleger's Talk Justice - Gives a voice to criminal justice practitioners, academicians, students, crime victims, and interested citizens, covering police, courts, corrections, victims, crime causation, and the death penalty.
Meta Description: [ The World's Criminal Justice Discussion Forum. ]
Equal Justice USA - Seeks to bring into clear focus the racial, economic and political biases active in U.S. courts, prisons, jails and policing agencies, and to expand public opposition to the death penalty.
Meta Description: [ Equal Justice USA, a project of the Quixote Center, is a grassroots campaign for human rights in the U.S. legal system. Through education and mobilization, we seek to bring into clear focus the racial, economic and political biases active in U.S. courts, prisons, jails and policing agencies. Equa... ]
Federal Crime Statistics - Compendium of the latest federal crime statistics compiled by the White House.
Meta Description: [ An index of current FBI crime statistics ]
Financial Scandals - Links to information on financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
HomeFair.com - Compares crime rates for major North American cities.
Impact of a Criminal Record - Information about the effects of a criminal record on such matters as voting rights, employment, pensions, and ability to obtain a license.
Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy - IRCP was founded in 1992. The intention of IRCP, The Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy, which is integrated in the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology of the Faculty of Law of Ghent University, is to conduct and promote internationally relevant scientific research regarding criminal policy issues.
Meta Description: [ IRCP was founded in 1992. The intention of IRCP, The Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy, which is integrated in the Department of Criminal Law and Criminology of the Faculty of Law of Ghent University, is to conduct and promote internationally relevant scientific research reg... ]
Mafia International.com - A site dealing with the history of the Mafia in the USA. Contents include profiles of infamous mobsters with photographs, links to other crime sites. Includes the Gambino, Gotti, and Genovese families.
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Miranda Rights - News and resources on the history and fate of the warnings given while being arrested.
Meta Description: [ The U.S. Constitution and it's Bill of Rights bestow our rights and freedoms as Americans. Court interpretations and decisions, like the Supreme Court's Miranda rights ruling define the scope of those rights. Here you will find answers and resources concerning topics like the Miranda rights, and ... ]
National Center on Institutions and Alternatives - Private nonprofit, progressive, and effective criminal justice and human services agency founded in 1977.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service - Lists publications and links on corrections, courts, crime, drugs, international crime, juvenile justice, law enforcement, research, statistics, crime victims.
Meta Description: [ The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice, substance abuse, and victim assistance information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. ]
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NJ Division of Criminal Justice - Implements the powers and duties of the Attorney General in the presecution of New Jersey criminal matters for the administration of justice. Division encourages cooperation among all law enforcement agencies statewide.
Meta Description: [ The Division of Criminal Justice implements the powers and duties of the Attorney General in the prosecution of New Jersey criminal matters for the administration of justice. The Division encourages cooperation among all law enforcement agencies statewide and provides general assistance, support ... ]
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The Navajo Response to Crime - Article about Navajo traditional justice, which emphasizes peacemaking.
Transparency International (TI) - International non-governmental organisation devoted to combating corruption. TI focuses on prevention and reforming systems.
Meta Description: [ Transparency International is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. ]
United States Department of Justice - Primary federal criminal investigation and enforcement agency.
Vera Institute of Justice - A nonprofit organization that works closely with government to improve the services that people rely on for safety and justice.
Meta Description: [ The Vera Institute of Justice works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. ]
You Have the Power - Not-for-profit agency devoted to raising awareness about criminal justice and crime prevention. Resource links and sale of educational products.
Meta Description: [ You Have the Power was founded in 1993 with a mission to raise awareness about violent crime through community involvement and collaboration with other agencies. To achieve our objective of reducing victimization, we create video documentaries and resource books, and we present public forums to g... ]
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