Policie For Sociological Theories Flashcards
What is penal population
Refers to the government’s attempts at proposing laws to punish offenders that will be popular with the general population
Positives of penal population
It is favoured by general population
Still continues in some places - Norway have successfully rehabilitated offender through prison
Negatives of penal population
- Prison numbers doubled -> more expensive
- 46% of released prisoners reoffend post released
- issue of prison staff safety - reduced from 5 years ago
What’s zero tolerance
Right realist promoted this police strategy for managing crime
Links to broken windows theory
Place that zero tolerance was applied
New York was transformed, cited as an example as successfull
No offences, how minor is tolerated
When was zero tolerance applied in new York
1993 and 1996
How did zero tolerance affect New York
Arrests increased by 23%
What was the percentages of arrest for misdemeanours and drug offences
Rose by 40% and drug rose by 97%
During this period of zero tolerance what did New York received
7,000 more officers - making a general fall in crime
What is situational crime prevention ( target hardening)
A strategy to minimize crime opportunities through environmental design and management
What the method they use for target hardening
Making it more difficult for crimes to be committed and for offenders to escape
Example of target hardening
CCTV, physical barriers, security system, anti - vandals point
The case study for target hardening
Kirkholt burglary - reduction project
What happen kirkhoit burglary
Introduction of non-coin operated gas meters and household security systems
What’s the result of kirkhoit burglary
38% crime reduction in the first year; 70% in subsequent years
