Introduction: For this assignment you will discuss the differences between morals, ethics, duties and values and think of one scenario where each would apply. Please see attached power point to help you find your answers.
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Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice 9th EDITION Joycelyn M. Pollock Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 1 Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives 1. Explain the difference between ethical issues and ethical dilemmas. 2. Give examples of how discretion permeates every phase of the criminal justice system and creates ethical dilemmas for criminal justice professionals. 3. Explain why the study of ethics is important for criminal justice professionals. 4. Learn the definitions of the terms morals, ethics, duties, supererogatories, and values. 5. Describe what behaviors might be subject to moral/ethical judgments. Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Why Study Ethics? (slide 1 of 4) • Ethical issues exist in all areas of the criminal justice system (from passage of laws to punishment) • Learning how to determine the “right thing to do” is critical • Criminal justice professionals have varying degrees of discretion, authority, and power • Criminal justice professionals encounter a multitude of situations in which they must make choices that affect people’s lives Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Why Study Ethics? (slide 2 of 4) • Discretion: The authority to make a choice between two or more choices. • Legislators: in making laws and determining punishment • Police: in enforcing laws • Attorneys and Judges: affecting justice process • Correctional Professionals: affecting offenders’ lives Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Why Study Ethics? (slide 3 of 4) • What do criminal justice professionals have in common? • Power to make decisions • Duty to enforce the law • Obligation to provide “due process” and “equal protection” for all • Commitment to “public service” Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Why Study Ethics? (slide 4 of 4) Braswell’s 5 goals of a study of ethics: • Become aware of and open to ethical issues • Begin developing critical thinking skills • Become more personally responsible • Understand coercive element of the justice system • Develop wholesight (the ability to explore with one’s heart as well as one’s mind) Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defining Terms (slide 1 of 4) • Morals: Principles of right or wrong. • The term “moral” is often used as an adjective to describe a person’s actions. • Ethics: The discipline of determining good and evil and defining moral duties. • The term “ethics” is often used as an adjective to refer to behaviors relating to a profession (Example: Hippocratic Oath for physicians). • The two words are often used interchangeably. Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defining Terms (slide 2 of 4) • Meta-ethics: Technical investigation of the meaning of ethical terms, as well as how ethical statements can be verified. • Normative ethics: Definition of right conduct and moral duties. • Applied ethics: Application of ethical principles to specific issues or fields. • Professional ethics: Examination of the behavior of certain professional groups. Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defining Terms (slide 3 of 4) • Duties: Required behaviors or actions, that is, the responsibilities that are attached to a specific role. • Supererogatories: Actions that are commendable but not required in order for a person to be considered moral. • Imperfect duties: Moral duties that are not fully explicated or detailed. Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defining Terms (slide 4 of 4) • Values: Judgments of desirability, worth, or importance • • • • • Honesty Health Family Financial success Beauty • What else are values? • Are some more important than others? Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Making Moral Judgments Acts that can be judged as ethical, unethical, moral, or immoral involved 4 elements: 1. Act 2. Only Human Acts 3. Free Will 4. Affects Others Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Analyzing Ethical Issues and Policies • • • • • • What information am I using in coming to a conclusion? What information do I need to settle the question? Is there another way to interpret the information? What assumption has led me to my conclusion? Is there another point of view I should consider? What implication or consequence might be the result of this conclusion? Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas 1. Identify the facts. 2. Identify relevant values and concepts. 3. Decide what is the most immediate moral or ethical issue facing the individual. 4. Resolve the ethical or moral dilemma by using an ethical system or some other means of decision making. Copyright © 2017 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.