Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'criminal justice'

The system of practices and institutions designed to uphold social control, deter crime, and sanction those who violate laws through criminal penalties and rehabilitation. Criminal justice encompasses law enforcement, courts, and corrections, reflecting society's values regarding punishment, rehabilitation, and civil liberties. Throughout history, approaches to criminal justice have evolved significantly, influencing alternate history scenarios where different legal philosophies or enforcement mechanisms might dramatically reshape societies.

What If The War on Drugs Never Happened?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States never launched its decades-long War on Drugs, potentially reshaping American society, criminal justice, international relations, and approaches to public health.