crime - effects of imprisonment Flashcards
4 types of punishments to criminals
fines
community service
imprisonment
probation
fines
paying a set sum of money
does not punish equally
lacks rehabilitation of criminal
community service
unpaid service to the community
takes away free time and embarrassment if wearing a hi vis vest
partially rehabilitates as it instills structure
imprisonment
put in an institution with freedom taken away
structure is set for inmates
prisoners are given qualifications but may lead to institulisation
probation
monitored by probation officer
monitored weekly - taking away free time
partial rehabilitation as a support system is in place.
levels of prisons in the UK
A - if they escape they would be highly dangerous to the public
B - prisoners who dont require maxium security but whose escape needs to be prevented
C - prisoners who cant be trusted in the open community but are unlikely to escape
D - trusted prisoners who can wander around freely within the prison