The primary ethical goal of criminal justice policy is to protect the public from crime. This includes preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and punishing them in a just and fair manner.

Deontological theories focus on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, while teleological theories focus on the consequences of actions.

The categorical imperative is a deontological principle that states that an action is right if it is in accordance with a universal moral rule that would be binding on all rational beings.

The principle of utility is a teleological principle that states that an action is right if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

The principle of equality states that people should be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

The principle of innocence states that people should not be punished for actions that they did not commit.

The principle of proportionality states that the punishment should fit the crime.

The principle of rehabilitation states that criminals should be given the opportunity to rehabilitate themselves and become productive members of society.

The principle of due process states that the criminal justice system should be fair and impartial, and that all people should be treated equally under the law.

The principle of transparency states that the criminal justice system should be accountable to the public and that its decisions should be open to public scrutiny.

The principle of effectiveness states that the criminal justice system should be effective in preventing crime and protecting the public.

The principle of efficiency states that the criminal justice system should be efficient and cost-effective.

The principle of cultural competence states that the criminal justice system should be culturally competent and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

The principle of restorative justice states that the criminal justice system should be based on the principles of restorative justice, which seeks to repair the harm caused by crime and to restore relationships between victims and offenders.

The principle of evidence-based policy states that the criminal justice system should be based on the principles of evidence-based policy, which uses scientific research to inform policy decisions.