Crim 6 Thirty Definition of Terms To Be Recite
Crim 6 Thirty Definition of Terms To Be Recite
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MRAC, RCRIM, MSCJ (i)
an exchange of statements of claim and defense in which the existence of an
agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by another.
18. Retributive justice - focuses on the past by determining the person to be
blamed for the crime committed.
19. Restorative justice - focuses on the future to determine the matters to be
considered so that the crime will not be repeated.
20. Kidnapper(s) - an individual or group of persons who kidnapped or held another
person against his/her will as bargaining chips for purposes of demanding certain
amount of money, self-protection, thwarting any police action, or pursuing
personal interest.
21. Impulsion - a strong urge to do something.
22. Incident/On-Scene Commander - the senior officer in command of the incident.
23. Inside Agent - a person who is in any advantageous position which allows them
to gather intelligence or carry out counter surveillance on behalf of the offenders.
24. Hostage - an individual who has been held by the perpetrators against his/her
will.
25. Hostage-taker(s) - an individual or group of person who hold another person(s)
against his/her/their will as bargaining chips for purposes of demanding certain
amount of money, self-protection, thwarting any police action, or pursuing
personal interest or that of the general public.
26. Hostage Taking - is a situation that set of circumstances wherein a suspected
law violator is holding a person in captive by the use of force or threat of
violence.
27. Crisis - Any situation that is threatening or could threaten to harm people or
property, seriously interrupt operations, damage reputation and/or negatively
impact the bottom line.
28. Crisis Management - is the expert handling of a situation to reduce or eliminate
danger or destruction.
29. Crisis Negotiation - the use of communication techniques and strategies to
influence a person to change his/her behavior in accordance with goals within
legal, ethical and moral constraints.
30. Deadlock - means no deal and no agreement—in other words, failure of the
negotiation.
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MRAC, RCRIM, MSCJ (i)