5.10 Dealing With Offending Behaviour: Custodial Sentencing Flashcards
What is de-individualisation?
psychological state where individuals have lowered levels of self-evaluation
What is recidivism?
When a person re-offends after previously receiving some form of punishment
What are the aims of custodial sentencing? (5)
- protect the public
- punish offender to prevent recidivism
- deter others
- atone for wrongdoing
- rehabilitate offenders (therapy)
What are psychological effects of custodial sentencing?
- de-individualisation
- depression, self, harm, suicide
- overcrowding, lack of privacy
- effects on the family eg. guilt or separation anxiety
According to Abramson et al whos greatest at risk of self harm and suicide in prison?
Young men in first 24 hours
What percentage of overcrowding can lead to bad outcomes? What are examples of these outcomes?
25% overcrowding
leads to aggression, stress and physical illness
What is an evaluation of the effectiveness of punishment?
High levels of recidivism
suggest avoiding getting caught
rather than avoiding punishment for behaviour
What are the individual differences of recidivism?
little effect on:
habitual re-offenders
young people
thieves
What is a problem with prisons and pro-criminal attitudes?
can become a training ground for crime
What are benefits of custodial sentencing?
- protection for public applies to small range of criminals
- retribution can be achieved by restorative justice
What is a limitation of rehabilitation in custodial sentencing?
If there is poor motivation it lacks effectiveness
