Chapter 3: How we deal with those who commit crime - Differing forms of punishment available in the UK - The effectiveness of differing types of sentence Flashcards
One way to judge the effectiveness of sentencing
One way to judge the effectiveness of sentencing is to look at the behaviour of offenders, once they are released from prison
Statistics show that of those released after serving less than 12 months, what percentage reoffended and didn’t reoffend?
Statistics show that of those released after serving less than 12 months:
- 59% reoffended
- 41% didn’t reoffend
Statistics show that of those released after serving 1-4 years, what percentage reoffended and didn’t reoffend?
Statistics show that of those released after serving 1-4 years:
- 36% reoffended
- 64% didn’t reoffend
Statistics show that of those released after serving 4-10 years, what percentage reoffended and didn’t reoffend?
Statistics show that of those released after serving 4-10 years:
- 27% reoffended
- 73% didn’t reoffend
Statistics show that of those released after serving more than 10 years, what percentage reoffended and didn’t reoffend?
Statistics show that of those released after serving more than 10 years:
- 18% reoffended
- 82% didn’t reoffend
What do recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals do?
Recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals reoffend within a year
Recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals reoffend within a year, committing how many offences between them?
Recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals reoffend within a year, committing 500,000 offences between them
Recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals reoffend within a year, committing 500,000 offences between them.
Over 50% of these offences were committed by people who had what?
Over 50% of these offences were committed by people who had: 1. 11 Or, 2. More previous convictions
Recent figures show that 1 in 4 criminals reoffend within a year, committing 500,000 offences between them.
Over 50% of these offences were committed by people who had 11 or more previous convictions.
Who were 50,000 of the offences committed by?
50,000 of the offences were committed by people who had been in prison at least 11 times
Recently what did a think-tank, Civitas, argue?
Recently a think-tank, Civitas, argued that lengthening prison sentences for:
1. Burglary
2. Fraud
would reduce offending
NACRO
NACRO is a:
- Prison reform group
- Body that seeks to represent the views of offenders
Recently a think-tank, Civitas, argued that lengthening prison sentences for burglary and fraud would reduce offending.
What did NACRO say in response?
NACRO said in response that longer sentences just delay the reoffending
NACRO said in response to Civitas’ argument that longer sentences just delay the reoffending.
What does NACRO argue?
NACRO argues that:
- The state needs to rethink its approach
- A community-based programme with 80 hours unpaid work would cost £4,200
If a burglar is sentenced to prison for 12 months, what is the cost to the taxpayer?
If a burglar is sentenced to prison for 12 months, the cost to the taxpayer is more than £40,000
NACRO said in response to Civitas’ argument that longer sentences just delay the reoffending.
NACRO argues that the state needs to rethink its approach.
It argues that a community-based programme with 80 hours unpaid work would cost £4200.
NACRO says that sending someone to prison has an impact on their what?
NACRO says that sending someone to prison has an impact on their:
- Employment
- Family
NACRO said in response to Civitas’ argument that longer sentences just delay the reoffending.
NACRO argues that the state needs to rethink its approach.
It argues that a community-based programme with 80 hours unpaid work would cost £4200.
NACRO says that sending someone to prison has an impact on their employment and their family.
NACRO points out that more than 70% of male prisoners suffer from what?
NACRO points out that more than 70% of male prisoners suffer from: 1. 2 Or, 2. More mental health issues
NACRO is a prison reform group.
What is another prison reform group?
Another prison reform group is the Howard League for Penal Reform
Recently a think-tank, Civitas, argued that lengthening prison sentences for burglary and fraud would reduce offending.
What was the Howard League for Penal Reform’s response?
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on:
- Real work in prison
- Community sentences
- The best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on real work in prison, community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made how many recommendations on real work in prison?
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on real work in prison
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made how many recommendations on community sentences?
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences, the first of which is that individuals in the criminal justice system often have complex needs that need to be met with a tailored package.
What do the current options for community sentencing do?
The current options for community sentencing offer this
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made how many recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act?
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act
The Howard League for Penal Reform
The Howard League for Penal Reform is a long-established pressure group that advocates prison reforms
NACRO said in response to Civitas’ argument that longer sentences just delay the reoffending.
NACRO argues that the state needs to rethink its approach.
It argues that a community-based programme with 80 hours unpaid work would cost £4200.
NACRO says that sending someone to prison has an impact on their employment and their family.
NACRO points out that more than 70% of male prisoners suffer from 2 or more mental health issues and 2/3 of male prisoners have a what?
NACRO points out that:
- More than 70% of male prisoners suffer from 2 or more mental health issues
- 2/3 of male prisoners have a reading age of 11 years, or lower
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on real work in prison, community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on real work in prison.
The first recommendation is that we support what?
The first recommendation is that we support:
- Real work in prison
- The creation of a full working week
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on real work in prison, community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on real work in prison.
The second recommendation is that we believe prisoners should work to do what?
The second recommendation is that we believe prisoners should work to:
- Support their own families
- Compensate victims of crime
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on real work in prison, community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on real work in prison.
The third recommendation is that we believe they should be what?
The third recommendation is that we believe they should be:
- Paid fairly for the work undertaken
- Subject to taxation in the normal way
The Howard League for Penal Reform’s response to Civitas’ argument was that they, in a policy document, made recommendations on real work in prison, community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on real work in prison.
The fourth recommendation is that businesses should be encouraged to do what?
The fourth recommendation is that businesses should be encouraged to set up in prisons holding long-term prisoners
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences.
The first recommendation is that individuals in the criminal justice system often have what?
The first recommendation is that individuals in the criminal justice system often have complex needs that need to be met with a tailored package
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences.
The second recommendation is that community sentences should focus on doing what?
The second recommendation is that community sentences should focus on cutting crime long-term
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences.
The second recommendation is that community sentences should focus on cutting crime long-term, not on what?
The second recommendation is that community sentences should focus on cutting crime long-term, not on punishment of the individual
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences.
The third recommendation is that probation must be renewed to do what?
The third recommendation is that probation must be renewed to support those who undertake community:
- Sentences
- Programmes
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on community sentences.
The fourth recommendation is that community sentences must be made more what over a reduced period of time?
The fourth recommendation is that community sentences must be made more: 1. Immediate 2. Efficient 3. Intensive over a reduced period of time
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
The first recommendation is making more use of what?
The first recommendation is making more use of prison
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
The second recommendation is using more what?
The second recommendation is using more community orders
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
The third recommendation is dealing with what?
The third recommendation is dealing with the reasons why the offender offends
The Howard League for Penal Reform in a policy document made recommendations on real work in prison and on community sentences and the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
Howard League for Penal Reform’s policy document made 4 recommendations on the best way to achieve the aims of sentencing as set out in the 2003 Act.
The fourth recommendation is making prison a place where what?
The fourth recommendation is making prison a place where behaviour can be changed, as well as a place of:
1. Punishment
2. Protection
for the community
