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- [Narrator] What are the three components
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of the criminal justice system?
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Have you ever wondered how the
criminal justice system works
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in the United States?
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It's a complex network,
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but it can be broken down
into three main components
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that work together to
maintain law and order.
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First, there's law enforcement.
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These are the police officers, sheriffs,
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and federal agents you see every day.
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Their job is to enforce
the law, prevent crimes,
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investigate incidents,
and arrest suspects.
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They are the first point of
contact when someone commits a
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crime and they play a
crucial role in keeping
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communities safe.
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Once law enforcement has made an arrest,
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the case moves to the courts.
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The court system is
where trials take place
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and judges, prosecutors,
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and defense attorneys come into play.
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Here, the court determines
whether a suspect is guilty
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or innocent and decides on
the appropriate punishment
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if the person is found guilty.
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This includes local,
state, and federal courts,
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each handling different
types of cases, 1, 3, 4.
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After a person is convicted
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and sentenced, they enter
the corrections system.
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This is where the focus
shifts from punishment
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to rehabilitation.
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Corrections include jails, prisons,
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and community-based programs
like probation and parole.
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The goal here is to keep
the public safe by housing
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and rehabilitating offenders
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and helping them reintegrate into society
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0nce they've served their time for.
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Each of these components
works together to ensure
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that laws are enforced, justice is served,
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and public safety is maintained.
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