Abstract
In this article, I introduce two of the leading theories of social justice put forth by John Rawls and David Miller. Then,
I assess criminal justice practice, from law-making to corrections, in terms of ways in which it is consistent and inconsistent
with these theories of social justice. Throughout the article, I also identify ways in which criminal justice practice is
inconsistent with social justice. Finally, I make recommendations for reforming criminal justice to make it more consistent
with social justice.
I assess criminal justice practice, from law-making to corrections, in terms of ways in which it is consistent and inconsistent
with these theories of social justice. Throughout the article, I also identify ways in which criminal justice practice is
inconsistent with social justice. Finally, I make recommendations for reforming criminal justice to make it more consistent
with social justice.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 77-97
- DOI 10.1007/s11211-010-0108-1
- Authors
- Matthew Robinson, Appalachian State University Government and Justice Studies Boone NC 28608 USA
- Journal Social Justice Research
- Online ISSN 1573-6725
- Print ISSN 0885-7466
- Journal Volume Volume 23
- Journal Issue Volume 23, Number 1