Introduction to Criminal Justice Discussion

The death penalty is one of the most controversial topics in the criminal justice system. In the US criminal justice system, the government represents the victim. At the time of sentencing, many states allow victim impact statements. There are additional issues to consider in the application of the death penalty. Some of these issues are race, age, and cost.

Discuss what you learned, focusing on such topics as racial disparity, juveniles, and victim impact statements. Be sure to cite your sources of information in the APA style.

Describe a specific case you learned about in the news where victims’ rights figured prominently (either in a positive or in a negative way

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The capital punishment debate has existed in the United States since the colonial period. One of the arguments given by those opposing this punishment is that some of the row inmates are usually innocent of the crimes they are convicted with…

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