Criminal Justice System

Topics

• Understanding the Criminal Justice Process (2 discussions)
  From arrest to trial, sentencing, and rehabilitation.
• Overrepresentation of Marginalized Groups (2 discussions)
  Indigenous, racialized, and vulnerable populations in the system.
• Legal Aid in Criminal Cases (2 discussions)
  Affordability, access, and quality of representation.
• Court Delays and Case Backlogs (2 discussions)
  Impacts on victims, accused persons, and public trust.
• Bail and Pre-Trial Detention (2 discussions)
  Fairness, reform debates, and community safety concerns.
• Sentencing Practices (2 discussions)
  Mandatory minimums, proportionality, and restorative alternatives.
• Rehabilitation vs. Punishment (2 discussions)
  The role of corrections in reducing reoffending.
• Victims’ Rights and Support (2 discussions)
  Compensation, participation in trials, and emotional support.
• Youth and the Criminal Justice System (2 discussions)
  Juvenile justice, diversion programs, and second chances.
• Future of Criminal Justice Reform (2 discussions)
  Technology, restorative approaches, and global best practices.