Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Criminal Justice System

The criminal justice system is a set of theories and practices that are designed to protect citizens, punish offenders, and maintain public order. It involves police, courts, and correctional institutions and their associated practices. The criminal justice system works to identify and prevent criminal activity, hol…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 8× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-5915 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

The criminal justice system is a set of theories and practices that are designed to protect citizens, punish offenders, and maintain public order. It involves police, courts, and correctional institutions and their associated practices. The criminal justice system works to identify and prevent criminal activity, hold offenders accountable for their actions, and respond to crime by punishing offenders as a deterrent to future offenses. It also ensures that victims of crime can seek justice in a fair and just manner. The criminal justice system is a critical component of any society and its success is essential for the maintenance of social order. It is also an important tool for improving public safety and security.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 8 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Advanced Forensic Sciences (ISSN 2692-5915).

Journal editorial board
Athina Vidaki · Netherlands Timothy Palmbach · United States Ozgur Bulut · Germany

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