Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance

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| Editors: Ali Farazmand

Administrative Justice

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_950-1
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Synonyms

Crime control; Criminal justice; Due process; Restorative justice

Definition

The activity and structureof the justice system encompass the courts, police, and correctional systems charged with ensuring punishment of criminals and safety for the community.

Introduction: Early Historical Applications

In looking at the historical practices of the administration of justice, one would be remiss if they did not highlight how the criminal justice system has been disproportionally representative of African Americans and Latinos. Since the turn of the nineteenth century and the formation of the United States’ criminal justice system, the concept of law and order was primarily predicated in ensuring that African slaves and subsequently freed slaves understood their place within the context of society. This ideology was extended to other ethnic groups primarily in urban areas throughout the United States. Justice administration defined, though varying in context and practice from state...

Keywords

Criminal Justice Justice System Criminal Justice System Restorative Justice Crime Control 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of History, Politics & Social JusticeWinston-Salem State UniversityWinston-SalemUSA