dealing with offending behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
what is a custodial sentence
A
court requires and offender to be held in prison or a enclosed community
2
Q
what are the aims of custodial sentencing
A
- to protect the public
- to punish the offender
- as a deterrent
- retribution= sense of justice felt by family
- rehabilitate offender
3
Q
evaluation custodial sentencing
effectiveness of punishment
A
high rates of reoffending at least 50% – punishment is not immediate ( delay in the system while in custody)
