Crime And Punishment Flashcards

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Crime

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An offence that is punishable by law

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Retribution

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To get your own back- do it to me I’ll do it back

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Deterrence

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To put people off committing crimes

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Reform

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Change someone’s behaviour for the better

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Vindication

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Offenders must be punished so that the law is respected and is seen as right

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Reparation

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Getting a criminal to ‘pay back’/put something back into the community

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Repentance

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Being truly sorry and trying to change your behaviour

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Prison reform

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A movement that tries to to ensure prisoners are treated humanely in prison

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Corporal punishment/capital punishment

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A physical punishment - not used in U.K. but allowed in Islam and Muslim countries e.g. Hand cut off for theft

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Probation

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An offender has to meet regularly with probation officer to ensure they don’t reoffend. Usually has other conditions e.g. Can’t go to certain places and curfew etc

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Parole

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Prisoner is released early due to good behaviour. They are monitored so they don’t reoffend

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Early release

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Prisoner released early due to government decision e.g. Prisons are too full

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Restorative justice

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An offender meets victim face to face so they will understand the impact their crime had

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Talk about Gee Walker

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She forgave her sons murderers in order to let go of her anger

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3 Christian forgiveness teachings

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‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone’
‘If he repents, forgive him’
‘Do not judge or you too will be judged’

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Christian repentance teaching

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‘If he repents, forgive him’

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3 Christian justice teachings

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Adam and Eve were punished for disobeying God
God has a servant who will punish you when you’re wrong
‘Eye for eye, tooth for tooth’

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4 main causes of crime

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Environmental
Social
Psychological
Religious

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Explain environmental things that may cause crime

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If your area is dirty it suggests the area is uncontrolled and doesn’t need to be respected – and vice Versa

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Explain social things that may cause crime

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Almost half of prisoners ran way as children (upbringing)
Most have no qualifications
No hopes or dreams
Not having a job

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Psychological things that can cause crime

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DNA
More exposure to violence - think it’s normal/acceptable
Less than 5

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Religious things that can cause crime

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Less likely as they want to respect their community

More likely as they have a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws- Martin LK

23
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What age is criminal responsibility

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Age 10 in uk

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What happens if a young person commits a minor offence

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ASBOs etc- usually not court

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3 forms of secure accommodation used for young offenders that have committed serious offences
Secure training centre- education and rehabilitation Children's home- needs Young offended institute-- prison service 15 to 21
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Youth for Christ
Partner with local churches and charities Raise aspirations of young people Help keep them out of trouble and realise their potential etc
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Pros and cons of prison
Deters them Short and sharp shock Costs £50000 per prisoner per year May not be effective
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Prison reform trust
Prison is last resort Should be reserved for most dangerous Worsen psychological issues Overcrowding makes it less effective
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Howard league of penal reform
Fewer people in prison Too much money is spent on prison They work with parliament and the media etc
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HMP Grendon
``` High security Criminals experience therapy etc Great results Lowest reoffending rates Saves a lot of money ```
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Pros of death penalty
May deter criminals Gives victim justice May save lives
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Cons of the death penalty
Not a great deterrent Most are crimes of passion Criminals can't reform and apologise