Once upon a time, someone said, " We
Americans live in a Law and Order Society".
WELL.......We
would like to believe that this is a true statement..........
HOWEVER........This
is not always the case....idealistically speaking.......
THEREFORE.........This
website will endeavor to focus on a small segment of the Criminal Justice
System in New York State. (TOMORROW THE WORLD) "Just kidding"
A dedication (or toast) is in order
here:
“Here
is to all that have been rightly accused and convicted and ALSO to
all that have been unjustly accused and convicted”.
We
are leaning toward the latter. There is no measurable scale known
to humanity that can comprehend the frustration and anxiety of a person
who has been in this position.
A contributing
factor to this dilemma is our aggressive and/or liberal news media.
Years ago reporters were concerned with reporting the truth. In many
environments, this has given way to sensationalism, corporate and personal
greed.
Enough finger
pointing; we cannot be objective and throwing stones at the same time.
HENCE….North Country
Justice
Note:
We are definitely in favor of “Law and Order” and "Equal Justice" from an
objective viewpoint.
ALSO
There is a relatively new concept or philosophy being reviewed by all factions
involved in our criminal justice system nationwide. For the past 10
years there has been a spreading interest in an alternative aspect to the
traditional methods of handling criminal cases. From the inception
of a crime to the fading days after sentencing, the offenders, victims and
everyone else connected to a criminal event, now have another option of resolution.
Bear in mind that this concept does not fit all cases and is not the
magic cure that will revolutionize our entire system of dealing with criminal
prosecution. It does, in some instances, offer a more meaningful outcome
towards closure and inner peace by the people involved, if all the elements
of the procedure are satisfied. Now it is time for a drum roll, please..........the
concept is called...........Restorative Justice