Critical justice consciousness: Social injustice and the criminal justice system |
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Authors: | Patricia Erickson |
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Affiliation: | Canisius College, Buffalo |
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Abstract: | In this essay I examine the importance of social justice to my identity and the changing interpretation of my “justice consciousness” resulting from changes in my work life. Drawing on my academic experience as well as my experience as an attorney, I describe the meaning that social justice has for me. I also examine the connections that I see between social injustice and the operation of the critical justice system. |
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Keywords: | Social justice Criminal justice Sociology Poverty Retribution Criminal responsibility |
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