3.4

Question 1

Positive effectiveness of probation

Answer 1

Aims to reduce reoffending by working with offenders to change their behaviour. Lack of freedom acts as a fear of punishment for those who think about committing crimes.

Question 2

Negative effectiveness of probation

Answer 2

Prisoners who’s home lives led to their sentence, will find it difficult to rehabilitate.
—> will most likely end up back in prison.
The cycle of poverty prevents people from leading different lives.
Probation allows some flexibility on the handling of criminal offenders.