Grace, a 33-year-old female, was apprehended for shoplifting in Winnipeg. The judge ignores the fact that Grace stole bread to feed her hungry children, stating "the only information I need to know about the offender is her prior record." Which policy is illustrated here?

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The justice model emphasizes equal treatment of all offenders, focusing on the legal aspects of the crime rather than the personal circumstances or needs of the offender. In this scenario, the judge's decision to focus solely on the offender's prior record, ignoring personal circumstances, aligns with the justice model's approach.

Grace, a 33-Year-Old Female, Was Apprehended for Shoplifting in Winnipeg