Crime And Punishment

Question 1

Crime

Answer 1

An offence that is punishable by law

Question 2

Retribution

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Deterrence

Answer 3

To put people off committing crimes

Question 4

Reform

Answer 4

Change someone’s behaviour for the better

Question 5

Vindication

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Reparation

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Repentance

Answer 7

Being truly sorry and trying to change your behaviour

Question 8

Prison reform

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Corporal punishment/capital punishment

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Probation

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Parole

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Early release

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Restorative justice

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Talk about Gee Walker

Answer 14

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

Question 15

3 Christian forgiveness teachings

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Christian repentance teaching

Answer 16

‘If he repents, forgive him’

Question 17

3 Christian justice teachings

Answer 17

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’

Question 18

4 main causes of crime

Answer 18

Environmental
Social
Psychological
Religious

Question 19

Explain environmental things that may cause crime

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Explain social things that may cause crime

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Psychological things that can cause crime

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Religious things that can cause crime

Answer 22

Less likely as they want to respect their community

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

Question 23

What age is criminal responsibility

Answer 23

Age 10 in uk

Question 24

What happens if a young person commits a minor offence

Answer 24

ASBOs etc- usually not court

Question 25

3 forms of secure accommodation used for young offenders that have committed serious offences

Answer 25

Secure training centre- education and rehabilitation
Children’s home- needs
Young offended institute– prison service 15 to 21

Question 26

Youth for Christ

Answer 26

Partner with local churches and charities
Raise aspirations of young people
Help keep them out of trouble and realise their potential etc

Question 27

Pros and cons of prison

Answer 27

Deters them
Short and sharp shock

Costs £50000 per prisoner per year
May not be effective

Question 28

Prison reform trust

Answer 28

Prison is last resort
Should be reserved for most dangerous
Worsen psychological issues
Overcrowding makes it less effective

Question 29

Howard league of penal reform

Answer 29

Fewer people in prison
Too much money is spent on prison
They work with parliament and the media etc

Question 30

HMP Grendon

Answer 30

High security 
Criminals experience therapy etc 
Great results 
Lowest reoffending rates
Saves a lot of money

Question 31

Pros of death penalty

Answer 31

May deter criminals
Gives victim justice
May save lives

Question 32

Cons of the death penalty

Answer 32

Not a great deterrent
Most are crimes of passion
Criminals can’t reform and apologise