Issues in Criminal Justice System

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What is the primary motivation behind honour killings?

To restore family honour (correct)

Personal revenge against the victim

Financial gain for the family

To comply with governmental laws

Which family member is most commonly the victim of honour killings?

Women (correct)

Children

Uncles

Elderly men

How is honour killing typically characterized in relation to its planning?

Premeditated murder (correct)

An accident during a dispute

Involuntary reaction to a situation

Spontaneous act of violence

What societal issue do honour killings exemplify?

Gender inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is the general nature of the crime classified as honour killing?

Murder committed to uphold family honour Signup and view all the answers

What does oversight in police services primarily aim to balance?

Ensuring police services do not infringe on citizens' rights Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is governed by the RCMP Act at the federal level?

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Signup and view all the answers

Under what authority does the RCMP operate?

Federal government authority Signup and view all the answers

What risk is associated with the oversight of police services?

Potential violation of citizens' rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the RCMP Act regarding policing?

To provide a framework for federal policing Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the negative impact on victims of crime resulting from the actions of criminal justice personnel?

Secondary victimization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a concern regarding diversity among criminal justice system personnel?

Homogeneity in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

How does a lack of diversity among criminal justice personnel potentially affect victims?

Leads to misrepresentation of victim experiences Signup and view all the answers

What may be a direct consequence of criminal justice personnel's lack of diversity?

Erosion of trust in law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically associated with concerns about the lack of diversity in criminal justice personnel?

Standardization of case processing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common instinctual response to critical thinking efforts?

Avoid them Signup and view all the answers

Why is disagreement problematic within small groups?

People may prioritize group consensus over individual opinions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the relationship between critical thinking and effort?

Critical thinking requires effort, which instincts typically avoid Signup and view all the answers

What might people prioritize to avoid the discomfort of disagreement?

Maintaining group unity Signup and view all the answers

In what context does the instinct to conform become particularly dangerous?

In small groups where opinions differ Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of using the +1 tactic during a police confrontation?

It may cause the suspect to become more dangerous. Signup and view all the answers

Why might police choose not to escalate their aggression in a confrontation with a suspect?

To avoid further destabilizing the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of increasing aggression in a police encounter?

It can lead to an increase in confrontation intensity. Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might the +1 tactic be particularly detrimental?

When the suspect is armed with a weapon. Signup and view all the answers

What principle underlies the decision to avoid the +1 tactic in certain police scenarios?

Managing the threat level without escalating tensions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Honour Killings

A type of premeditated murder where a family member, often a woman, is killed to restore the family's honour
Demonstrates negative impacts on victims of crime caused by criminal justice personnel

Lack of Diversity in Criminal Justice Personnel

There are concerns about the lack of diversity among personnel in the criminal justice system

Police Oversight

Oversight is in place to ensure proper use of police services and protection of citizens' rights
RCMP on a federal level is governed by the RCMP Act and operates under the federal government

Critical Thinking

Requires effort, which often conflicts with our natural instincts to avoid it
Disagreements within small groups can be dangerous as individuals often prioritize group consensus

"Vancouver Police Tackle Man Armed With Machete!" Video

The police in the video did not use a "plus one" tactic which is a strategy to increase aggression towards a suspect
Using the "plus one" tactic could lead to the suspect becoming more dangerous

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Description

This quiz covers various critical issues within the criminal justice system, including honour killings, diversity among personnel, and police oversight. It also explores the necessity of critical thinking and group dynamics in law enforcement scenarios. Engage with these challenging topics to test your understanding of justice and societal impacts.