agency contributions to social control - disciplinary procedure and institutional tactics Flashcards
what does the ‘incentives and earned privileges’ system manage
behaviour in a way that could offend, threaten or hurt someone else or criminal damage which occurs in prison or ignoring staff/stopping them from doing their job
when was the incentives and earned privileges system introduced
1995
what does this system promote
conformity through rational choice, enabling people to earn benefits in exchange for responsible behaviour
what does this system reduce the risk of
self harm
what are the 3 main levels of this system
1) basic level - for those prisoners who have not abided by the behaviour principles
2) standard level - for those prisoners who adequately abide by the behaviour principles
3) enhanced - for those prisoners who exceed standard level by the behaviour principles and demonstrate the required types of behaviour to a constant high standard
what are 4 examples of what could happen if prison rules are broken
an offender could get a caution, their privileges like a TV could be taken away from them for up to 42 days, they could lose up to 84 days worth of any money earned, they could be locked up in a cell away from other prisoners for up to 35 days
what’s it called when someones locked in a cell away from other prisoners
cellular confinement
what theory does these prison rules link to
skinners behaviourism approach as negative behaviour is punished
how does prison rules link to the social learning theory
inmates following the rules can lead other inmates to do also follow rules
disciplinary procedures - what other institutions have their own rules for preventing disorder and what are some examples
schools - detention for rule breaking such as wearing incorrect uniform
the law society - discipline solicitors by removing them from the roll of solicitors preventing them from practicing
general medical council - punish doctors by disqualifying them from the medical profession
disciplinary procedure - how do the police act as a second change for the offender
allow offender to admit guilt but without having to face court proceedings
how do the NPS have a disciplinary procedure
they allow two minor breaches of the community order to act as a warning before referring the matter back to court
