Ac4.1 Assess the use of criminological theories in informing police developement Flashcards
What is informal policy linked to?
Informal policy is linked to non-official ideas to prevent crime.
Where can informal policy take place?
Through the establishment groups such as: community meetings; tenants associations; establishment of neighbourhood groups; e.g. mother and toddler or youth groups.
How do neighbourhood watch groups help prevent crime?
Signs deter criminals due to fear of being caught.
Give another example of informal policy.
Family rules like grounding for breaking rules or increasing pocket money for good behaviour.
What is formal policy linked to?
Formal policy is linked to official ideas to prevent crime such as prison sentences or community orders.
How does an improved diet decrease criminal behaviour?
Improved diet causes increased serotonin levels which in par decreases criminality.
What is psychoanalysis?
Treatment where the patient verbalises their thoughts to access unconscious, repeated thoughts which are believed to have led to the criminal activity.
Why is psychoanalysis the least favoured policy?
It may bring up painful trauma for the patient they deliberately repressed and it requires lots of time and money to support.
What is eugenics?
The practice or advocacy of improving the human species by selectively mating people with desirable hereditary traits.
