The approach to justice that influences public perception by fairness, voice, transparency, and impartiality is known as:

• A. Reckless justice.
• B. Administrative justice.
• C. Procedural justice.
• D. Criminal justice.

Answer: (C)

Procedural justice is about how decisions are made, not just what decisions are made. When law enforcement treats people fairly in the process—giving them a voice, applying rules consistently, and being transparent about reasoning and outcomes—the public tends to view the system as legitimate. That sense of legitimacy makes people more likely to cooperate, comply with laws, and accept outcomes, even when they’re not favorable. The emphasis on fairness in the process, giving people a chance to be heard, transparency about procedures, and impartial application of rules is what drives this perception. The other terms describe different ideas or lack the focus on process that procedural justice centers on.