dealing with offending behaviour: custodial sentencing & recidivism Flashcards
What is custodial sentencing?
A form of punishment where a criminal is sentenced to a period of time in prison or a criminal institution.
What are the four key aims of custodial sentencing?
Incapacitation, Rehabilitation, Retribution, Deterrence.
What is the aim of incapacitation in custodial sentencing?
To imprison offenders, taking away their freedoms and preventing further crimes.
How does rehabilitation function in custodial sentencing?
It uses education and treatment programs to change offenders’ behavior.
What is the purpose of retribution in custodial sentencing?
To show society and the victim’s family that the offender has paid for their actions.
What does deterrence aim to achieve in custodial sentencing?
To prevent re-offending and demonstrate the consequences of criminal actions to society.
What is recidivism?
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
What was the recidivism rate reported from October 2013 to September 2014?
25.7%.
How many crimes were committed between October 2013 and September 2014?
496,000 crimes.
How many offenders reoffended within a year of release during the same period?
128,000 offenders.
What was the average number of offences per offender during this period?
3.16 offences.
According to Lovell et al. (2002), what percentage of mentally ill prisoners reoffended after release?
70%.
What did Mallot and Fromander (2010) find regarding post-release support for prisoners?
Prisoners reported a lack of post-release care and support, leading to a greater likelihood of recidivism.
Fill in the blank: Institutionalisation causes offenders to rely on _______.
[prison life and routine]
