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Criminal Justice 101Tuesday, May 19, 2020
2:00 pm ET
This webinar is brought to you by The Arc US
and the People With Disabilities Foundation
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• Reginald Thomas (he/him), Senior Program Associate, National Initiatives, [email protected]
• Ariel Simms (she/her & they/them), Senior Program Manager & Attorney, Access, Equity, and Inclusion, [email protected]
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 101
Know Your Rights Series
Webinar 1 of 3
May 19, 2020
Upcoming Webinars
• Know Your Rights as a Person with a Disability in the Criminal Justice System• 2pm EDT on June 4th,2020
• Criminal Justice & Self-Advocacy • 2pm EDT on June 17th,2020
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People with Disabilities Foundation
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Learning Objectives
After this webinar, you will be able to:• Understand how you may get involved in the justice system
• Identify the stages within the justice system; and
• Learn about the roles of law enforcement, legal professionals, and victim advocates
Roles within the Criminal Justice System
Possible Roles
CRIME
Suspect Defendant
Witness
Victim
Suspect and Defendant
•A suspect is a person who may have committed a crime.
•Once a person is arrested and charged, that person is called a defendant.
Victim
• A victim is a person who has been hurt because of a crime.
Witness
• A witness is a person who has seen or heard a crime take place.
Polling Question
What do you call someone after they’ve been
charged with a crime?
Key Players in the Criminal Justice System
Law Enforcement Officer
•A law enforcement officer or police officer is a person who:• Enforces the law
• Helps in emergencies or when someone is hurt
• Investigates crimes
SUSPECT – VICTIM - WITNESS
Victim Advocate
• A victim advocate is a person who:• Supports victims of crimes
• Helps victims find needed resources
• Prepares a victim for court
VICTIM
Defense Attorney
• A defense attorney is a person who:• Represents and advocates for the defendant (their client)
• Explains the law to their client
• Helps the client understand their legal options
DEFENDANT
Prosecutor
• A prosecutor is a person who:• Decides what charges to bring against the defendant•Works with the victim• Represents the state in the case against the defendant
VICTIM - WITNESS
Judge
• A judge is a person who:• Oversees a legal proceeding
• Listens to testimony
• Instructs the key players and other participants
• Decides the sentence for the defendant
DEFENDANT – VICTIM - WITNESS
Polling Question
True or False:
A law enforcement officer will always help you.
Stages of the Criminal Justice System
Two Paths Through the Criminal Justice System
1. As a suspect or defendant
2. As a victim of a crime
Stages of the Criminal Justice System: Suspect/Defendant
First Contact (Suspect)
Sam broke into a car. Someone saw Sam do this and
called the police.
• Interaction with law enforcement officer
• Arrest and booking
911 – POLICE - ARREST - CHARGES
Investigation (Defendant)
Sam was taken to jail. While in jail, the prosecutor worked with law enforcement to build the case against Sam.
• Formal charges
• Plea
INITIAL DETENTION – FIRST APPEARANCE
Jail (Defendant)
Sam did not have money for bail. Sam had to remain in jail until his trial.
• Bail
• Defense attorney
PRE-TRIAL SERVICES – BAIL/BOND
Trial/Plea Agreement (Defendant)
At trial, Sam was found guilty. The judge sentenced Sam to 3 years in prison.
• Trial v. plea agreement
• Consequences
COURT
Incarceration (Defendant)
Sam went to prison for 2 years.
•Housing units
• Segregation
•General population
PRISON
Transition (Defendant)
After 2 years, Sam was released on parole. Sam had to meet with a parole officer every other week.
• Parole
• Violation and consequences
PAROLE
Stages of the Criminal Justice System: Victim
First Contact (Victim)
Linda got into a fight with her partner. The partner hit Linda. A neighbor called the police.
• Complaint
• Interaction with law enforcement
COMPLAINT – LAW ENFORCEMENT – VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
Investigation (Victim)
A law enforcement officer interviewed Linda about
the fight. The officer referred Linda to a victim
advocate.
• Victims’ Rights
• Interviewing with law enforcement
INTERVIEWING
Jail (Victim)
Linda’s partner was arrested and jailed. The
prosecutor and victim advocate work with Linda
to help her prepare for trial.
• Working with the prosecutor
• Preparing to give testimony/testify
• Cross-examination
PREPARE FOR TRIAL
Trial/Plea Agreement (Victim)
At trial, Linda tells her story to the judge. She
talks about the impact on her life.
• Victim Impact Statement
• Sentencing
VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT - TESTIMONY
Transition (Victim)
After the trial, Linda is struggling with what happened to her. The victim advocate helps her find resources.
• Healing services• Prevention
HEALING SERVICES
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Join Us Next Time
Webinar 2: Know Your Rights as a Person with a
Disability in the Criminal Justice System
When: June 4th, 2020, 2:00pm ET
NCCJD Team
Reginald Thomas, Senior Program
Associate, National Initiatives
Ariel Simms, Senior Program Manager &
Attorney, Access, Equity, & Inclusion
Leigh Ann Davis, Director, Criminal
Justice Initiatives