2.3 - Assess how forms of punishment meet the aims

Question 1

Prison sentences (+types)

Answer 1

Mandatory - have to be given for a set crime
Suspended - given sentence but don’t have to fulfil it unless conditions given broken (i.e. committing a second crime)
(Tariffs - length of time given)
(IPPs - no set release date until proven to not be a danger [scrapped])

Question 2

Advantages of prisons

Answer 2

• Public protection -> incapacitates dangerous offenders
• Rehabilitation -> when offered, can learn skills (HMP Altcourse - Norpro engineering, HMP Wolds - Summit media [<20 reoffended])
• Deterrence -> being kept away from family, uncertainty of release due to IPP
• Retribution -> punishment especially life for murder
• Reparation -> paying back in cases such as murder

Question 3

Disadvantages of prison

Answer 3

• Public protection -> petty criminals with violent offenders will be targeted, guards being attacked (327 per 1000 prisoners assaulted)
• Rehabilitation -> IPPs offer no hope for release so may not try reforming themselves, contraband availability in prison
• Deterrence -> recidivism 46%, rioting shows continuing to offend [Birmingham]
• Retribution -> contraband availability
• Reparation -> provide no true compensation

Question 4

Imprisonment stats

Answer 4

• Rehabilitation for first time offenders is most important > imprisonment punishments

1185 given cautions, only 867 prison COMPARED TO 15+ convictions - 3583 given immediate custody and only 131 cautioned

Question 5

Community sentences

Answer 5

Unpaid community work with a set number of hours the offender must complete

Question 6

Advantages of community sentences

Answer 6

• Public protection -> monitored by probation officers during hours
• Rehabilitation -> hard work leads to satisfaction and reformation
• Deterrence -> shame for being labelled community service individual, embarrassment for those who are