The answer to this question is that the criminal justice system can be more effective in advancing notions of social justice by ensuring that everyone is provided with a fair and equal opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Currently, there are certain structural issues within the system which lead to disproportionate outcomes particularly among minority groups (Hagan & Palloni, 2019). This means that individuals who are already disadvantaged due poverty or race may receive harsher punishments than their counterparts as well as have limited access to legal representation necessary for them properly address their cases.

In order create more equitable environment, it important for policy makers legislators implement policies which will make sure these individuals are not further penalized due factors outside of their control. For example, providing adequate resources funding public defenders enable those from low-income backgrounds better defend themselves court thus helping decrease discrimination when sentencing decisions being made.(Greenfield et al., 2018)

Additionally, investing resources education training programs both prisons community centers also help reduce recidivism rates individuals upon release improving chances successful reintegration into society after incarceration as well overall public safety (Sickmund et al., 2019). Such programs should include skills needed secure jobs career opportunities so they able find stable employment once released instead having rely on illegal activities support themselves.