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