Role and Position of the Attorney in Crime Prevention: A Comparative Study in the Criminal Law of Iran and the United States of America
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Lawyer, Crime Prevention, United States, Iran, Restorative JusticeAbstract
The role and position of attorneys in crime prevention within different legal systems—particularly in the criminal law of Iran and the United States—can have a significant impact on reducing crime rates and strengthening the process of fair trial. This article provides a comparative analysis of the role of attorneys in crime prevention in Iran and the United States. Attorneys can contribute to crime reduction through social, situational, and criminal preventive interventions. In the United States, attorneys—by leveraging the media and participating in civil activities—exert considerable influence in critiquing unjust structures, whereas in Iran, despite legislative advancements, certain limitations still exist. By examining this comparison, various recommendations have been proposed to improve and enhance the role of attorneys in crime prevention in Iran, including strengthening legal education for attorneys, establishing legal clinics, and supporting restorative justice programs.
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