Community Sentences Flashcards
1
Q
How do community sentences meet the aims of retribution?
A
- Does meet the aims of retribution.
- Curfews, unpaid work and tagging place restrictions on offenders time and movements.
- Prisoners made to wear tags or hi viz jackets stating ‘community payback’ (labelled).
2
Q
How does community sentences meet the aims of deterrence?
A
- Visible punishment of someone doing ‘community payback’ may deter people (general and individual deterrence).
3
Q
How does community sentences meet the aims of public protection?
A
- If offender breaches community sentence, they can be sent to prison.
- Curfew and gagging identify whereabouts which protects public.
4
Q
How does community service not meet the aims of public protection?
A
- Doesn’t actually remove offender from society.
5
Q
How does community sentences meet the aims of reparation?
A
- Involves completing unpaid work to repair damages to community.
- Give something back to victim or community e.g. removing graffiti, cleaning wasteland etc.
6
Q
How does community sentences meet the aims of rehabilitation?
A
- Aims to tackle needs of offenders e.g. homelessness, unemployment, drug misuse etc.
- Offenders may have to undergo treatment for drug addiction or education.
- Community sentences are more effective than short prison sentences.
7
Q
How do community sentences not meet the aims of rehabilitation?
A
- Community orders fell from 14-8% (2007-2017)
8
Q
In what time frame did community order fall from 14-8%?
A
2007-2017
9
Q
What is a community sentence?
A
- Given to offences which are too serious for release but not serious enough for imprisonment.
