AC3.4 Flashcards
evaluate the effectiveness of the police in achieving social control
work in the community to prevent crimes from happening therefore are protecting the public
there are many specialist units trained to deal with issues such as terrorism or incidents involving weapons
however the media tends to report negative aspects of the role of the police in achieving social control.
puppy farm murderer - ineffective in achieving public protection
the police were heavily criticised for returning a killers shotgun and firearm certificate to him just months before a double murder. seven months before john Lowe had his shot gun removed and certificate removed since his stepdaughter had reported to the police he had threatened to shoot her
evaluate the effectiveness of the police in achieving social control
the full code test provides a fair approach to its role and allows a due process model of justice to be implemented
the CPS has failed to bring about social control due to funding problems.
Damolola Taylor
not enough evidence built up so resulted in a failed prosecution
evaluate the effectiveness of the police in achieving social control
statistics from the reform prison trust would suggest that prisons are not effective in achieving social control for example anyone leaving custody after 2 days or more is required to serve 12 months under supervision so many get put back into custody
evaluate the effectiveness of the probation service in achieving social control
not effective since to many prisoners released not knowing where they are going to sleep that night, not all prisoners assessed before release so could be a danger to society
the prison reform trust
campaigns to work towards a better penal system and mental heath
campaigned for people with mental illness to not be placed in a cell but somewhere else where they can get help
they can only pressure government not force them to take action
the prince’s trust
helps young people who have been in trouble with the law, has been seen to help social control.
more than 3 in 4 people will achieve a positive outcome, moving into jobs.
aims to help ex-offenders make a positive transition back into the community.
