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Ethics, and Human look strong issues exist in all aras of criminal Justice system (from musical passage of law of natures to punishment) Criminal Justice professionals have discretion Legislators In making laws natural law In enforcing laws Attorneys and Judges change Justice process Correctional Professionals affecting offenders lives What do criminal Justice professionals have in common? ability to make decisions occupation to enforce the law obligation to provide collectible process and equal protection for all commitment to public profit Goals of the deliberate of ethics -BrawledBecome aw be of and open to honest issues Begin developing critical thinking skills Become more personally responsible reckon coercive element of the Justice system Develop wholesales (the ability to look for with ones heart as well as ones mind) Defining Terms morality The judgment of appearance as right or wrong. Ethics The study and analysis tot what constitutes g * The two words are oftentimes used interchangeably. Or bad conduct. Meta-ethics Technical investigation of the meaning of ethical terms, as well as how ethical statements can be verified. normative ethics Definition of right conduct and moral duties. Plied ethics masking of ethical principles to specific issues or fields. Professional ethics Examination of the behavior of certain professional groups. Duties Moral obligations that one must carry prohibited to be considered ethical. Supererogatory An act that goes beyond duty and is non undeniable to be considered defense reaction or moral. Imperfect duties General obligation with no specific acts. Honesty Health Family Financial success Beauty What else are values? Are some more important than separates? To be Ouagadougou or immoral,behavior must involve human acts of free will detecting others memorial of Ethical IssuesIndividual or Other Employees backstabbing and lack of support gossip intimate or racial harassment lying to cover up blas ted taking credit for others work Organization and Employees sexual or racial harassment by supervisors discouraging honest criticism or feedback impulsive or unfair decisions inadequate compensation inadequate training unreal or inappropriate demands putting employees in unnecessary danger By the Individual and Organization work ethic ( geezerhood work for a days pay) petty theft of supplies or cash overtime abuse gifts and gratuities refutal reports misuse of sick days arsenal use of supplies or equipment devotion and Behavior Even when people know what is right, sometimes they choose to do wrong?why? Criminology Psychology Other fields seek to swear out this hesitation Are people basically ripe or fundamentally bad? Thinking Point Omar Thornton of Connecticut walked into his employer, Hartford Distributors, for a auditory sense concerning his possible termination. During the meeting, Thornton pulled out a pistol and shot ten of his coworkers, cleaning eight, before turn ing the gun on himself. What caused Thornton to carry oh t this nonage act? Was he born intrinsically bad? Was he a swell person that had a tragic turn of muckle that coerce him into a criminal act? Morality = Law ?Ethical Issues and Dilemmas decentralisation of soft drugs? Sex-offender registries? Death penalty? Mandatory DNA testing? Three-strikes formula? Racial profiling? Steps for Clarifications Dilemmas Review all the facts. Identify relevant values of all parties. Identify all moral issues. Identify just about immediate moral issue. Resolve the dilemma. CHAPTER 2 Determining Moral Behavior Ethical Systems Deontological Ethical Systems Teleological Ethical Systems Ethical Formalism consort to German philosopher Emmanuel Kant ill (motivation) is the only thing that is intrinsically serious. Duty is infallible behavior. It is self-imposed and necessary to morality.The savorless Imperative Ethical Formalism Imperatives Categorical instants Are absolute. Are based on g reat will. Determine morality. You must not lie. Criticisms of Ethical Formalism Utilitarianism leered Beneath An actions morality depends on how untold it contributes to the overall good of society. Humans are hedonistic. They seek to increase enjoyment and avoid pain. DOD for the greatest number On April 20th, 2010 a British Petroleum offshore rig exploded killing 11 employees ND causing one of the largest oil spills in modern history. Investigators soon laid the faulty alarm systems. The alarms did not alert because they had been intentionally disconnected shut to a year ago.BP had the alarms turned off in order to free employees to sleep without being interrupted by false alarms thus creating a better functioning workforce. If the alarms were enabled, the rig would have automatically entered shut heap mode, virtually eliminating the oil spill. Was Ups original act inherently good? giving? Did they have a duty to act one way or the other? Criticisms of Utilitarianism god liness tidy sum hold different opinions about which piety is the true religion. People within a religion often disaccord on how to interpret its principles. Religious controversies are often difficult to resolve. inseparable Law Criticisms of Natural Law How can we determine what is natural law versus man-made law? What are the natural laws of morality?The Ethics of integrity Aristotle True virtue is the median amid extremes of character the golden mean. People develop moral virtues through practice, Just like any other strength. Daemonic living the good life Six Pillars Josephs Institute) Trustworthiness Honesty, sincerity, loyalty regard Golden Rule Responsibility Being accountable Fairness Equality, impartiality, and collectible process Caring Altruism and benevolence Citizenship Duties of citizenship Criticisms of Ethics of Virtue basically assumes a good person will make a good decision. Little help for people facing dilemmas. The Ethics of Care horse opera ethi cal systems focus on issues like rights, laws, and universalism.Ethics of care?nurture, meeting necessarily Criticisms of Ethics of Care Criticisms of Egoism Violates universalism. Logically inconsistent (for everyone to try and maximize self interest). Enlightened egoism is not too different from compressed imperative or golden rule. Other Methods epithetical Decision Making The imperative principle directs a decision maker to act according to a specific, unbending rule. The utilitarian principle determines the ethics of conduct by the DOD or bad consequences of the action. The generalization principle is based on this question What would happen if all similar persons acted this way under similar circumstances? General Principles federation Making Obtain all facts (including the effects of potential decisions). Evaluate whether odd be comfortable with your decision appearing on the front page (in public view). Consider ones principles to be like a formula applicable in all situ ations. Relativism Ethical Relativism Moral systems are products of an individual or group. If people believe different things are good and bad, how can you define what is good? Situational Ethics A compromise between relativism and absolutism There are basic principles of right and wrong. They can be applied to ethical dilemmas and moral issues. They may call for different results in different situations. 1.Treat each person with the utmost respect and care. . Do ones duty or duties in such a way that one does not violate the first principle. Summary of Ethical Systems Ethical formalism What is good is that which conforms to the categorical imperative. Utilitarianism What is good is that which results in the greatest utility for the greatest number. Religion What is good is that which contorts to Gods will. Natural law What is good is that which is natural. Ethics of virtue What is good is that which conforms to the Golden Mean. Ethics of care What is good is that which meets the n eeds of those concerned. Egoism What is good is that which benefits me.