Repeat Offenders/Revidivism Flashcards
1
Q
In what year did 30% of people reoffend in 12 months?
A
2017
2
Q
What percentage people reoffended within 12 months in 2017?
A
30%
3
Q
What percentage of people who had been given short sentences reoffend in a year?
A
64.1%
4
Q
Why do short sentences not work?
A
Because there isn’t enough time to rehabilitate.
5
Q
Why does recidivism take place?
A
- Labelling theory: master status of being a criminal.
- Unemployment, drug addiction, homelessness etc.
6
Q
What does recidivism cause?
A
- Weak social control as longer sentences are now being given.
