Ethical Dilemmas In Criminal Justice
analytical Essay
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As individuals move throughout the course of their lives, situations arise in which specific decisions need to be made. Unfortunately, not all of these decisions are black and white and require individuals to rely on their morals to ensure the right decision is made. These are considered ethical dilemmas as they are strenuous choices because the morally right decision is unclear or has negative consequences (Pollock, 2015). Individuals on their own without any prior education in ethics, may be unaware of what their moral principles are and could interfere with their ability to determine what is right. It is incorrect to state that without prior education individuals are unable to consciously identify their moral standings; however, the extent …show more content…
The same can be said for individuals within the criminal justice system; furthermore, the skills and framework received are crucial to the successful conclusion of ethical dilemmas. Generally, there are no set rules or timetables associated to these dilemmas someone must abide by as everyday citizens. Their dilemmas may have underlining emotions or other factors which may present unforeseen difficulties, nevertheless, their decisions made can be alleviated due to the personal relationships, open timetables, and in most cases, individual impacts as a result. On the other hand, justice personnel are placed in diverse settings and situations with little to no personal relationships to the individuals involved. In addition, these decisions that must be made by justice personnel are normally given a specific timetable or must be made in a split second with no leeway. Coupled with these decisions comes the burdened of fact that every choice made will influence another human’s life, whether positively or negatively. For example, individuals may use their personal relationships and other factors to arrive at a decision and since these dilemmas are personal, negative outcomes typically impact that specific individual. Instead, justice personnel are crippled by the lack of elements utilized by everyday citizens, as well as their determinations could drastically alter someone’s life. The study of ethics is essential to individuals in the field of justice as it provides a framework of critical thought and reasoning processes to deal with the ethical
In this essay, the author
- Explains that as individuals move through their lives, situations arise in which specific decisions need to be made. not all decisions are black and white and require individuals to rely on their morals.
- Argues that without prior education, individuals are unable to consciously identify their moral standings. studying ethics allows individuals to create a foundation of skills and experiences in critical thinking and ability to rationalize.
- Argues that the study of ethics is essential to individuals in the field of justice as it provides a framework of critical thought and reasoning processes to deal with ethical dilemmas.
- Explains that as individuals move through their lives, situations arise in which specific decisions need to be made. not all decisions are black and white and require individuals to rely on their morals.
- Argues that without prior education, individuals are unable to consciously identify their moral standings. studying ethics allows individuals to create a foundation of skills and experiences in critical thinking and ability to rationalize.
- Argues that the study of ethics is essential to individuals in the field of justice as it provides a framework of critical thought and reasoning processes to deal with ethical dilemmas.
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