Criminal Justice Ethics

Deontology is the ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of following moral rules and principles, regardless of the consequences.

Autonomy is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of respecting people's right to make their own choices and decisions.

Non-maleficence is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to avoid causing harm to others.

Justice is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of treating people equally and fairly.

Integrity is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to be honest and truthful.

Accountability is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of holding criminal justice professionals accountable for their actions.

Transparency is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to be open and transparent about their actions.

Professionalism is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of criminal justice professionals maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Impartiality is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to avoid conflicts of interest.

Objectivity is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of criminal justice professionals being objective and unbiased in their decision-making.

Cultural Competence is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to treat all people with respect, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Self-Awareness is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of criminal justice professionals being aware of their own biases and how they might impact their decision-making.

Lifelong Learning is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to continuously learn and grow in their profession.

Public Service is the ethical principle that emphasizes the importance of criminal justice professionals being committed to serving the public good.

Rule of Law is the ethical principle that requires criminal justice professionals to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land.