4.1 policy development

Question 1

define a policy

Answer 1

made to reduce crime and the causes of crime

policies are influenced by different theories of criminality

Question 2

what is a crime control policy

Answer 2

refer to laws and actions made by the government

designed to reduce criminal acts

Question 3

what is a formal policy, give and example

Answer 3

a law and rule that is enforced by the justice system, law makers and police

applies to everyone

not being allowed to murder someone or assault someone

Question 4

what is an informal policy, give an example

Answer 4

linked to a non official ideas to prevent crime

this could be family issues such as grounding or withholding pocket money

Question 5

what is a state punishment policy

Answer 5

these are sanctions laid down by law that can be imposed in those convicted of crime (prision)