Justice and the Legal System · Justice and Ethics

Crime and Punishment

Debating the purposes of prison versus community service and restorative justice models.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when balancing victim needs with offender rehabilitation?
  2. 2Who should decide the primary goal of the penal system?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for reducing recidivism rates?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - The LawNCCA: Junior Cycle - Community and Society
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and Democratic Action
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice and Ethics

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