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1
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Goal of Corrections

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carry out sentencing

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Define punishment

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imposing unwanted burden or deprivation of liberty, resources etc. on convicted criminals in response to their crimes. PUNITIVE

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3 elements of punishment

Classical Theory

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SWIFT- the more prompt and close the punishment is to the crime the more just and useful it is.
CERTAIN- ensures that the punishment will make a stronger impression than fear. *Do act = punishment
SEVERE- punishment severity matches or exceeds the severity of the crime done.

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4
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Utilitarianism and its functions

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  • Definition: greater good for society.

* Determines morality based upon how many people were helped by an act.

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Hedonism and how it’s addressed

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  • Definition: all life goals are desirable only as means to the end of achievement bring pleasure or avoiding pain.
  • ??????????????
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Justifications for Punishment

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Retribution, rehabilitation, reintegration, deterrence (specific, general ), incapacitation,

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7
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3 Concepts of Sentencing

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  1. penalty
  2. order by court
  3. after finding -OR- plea of guilt
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Determinate sentencing

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Sentencing with a fixed maximum amount of time that MUST be served.
*(E.G.) You are sentenced 20 years for the crime of ____. Good times DOES apply. (p.74)

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Indeterminate sentencing

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Sentencing with a minimum and maximum amount of time to be served. Good time DOES apply (p.74)

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Mandatory sentencing

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Probation isn’t an option, minimum time has to be served. (p.74)

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Concurrent Sentence

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Max. Amt of time
Offense A: 5 yr. potential term 
***Offense B: 10 yr. potential term
Offense C: 30 day potential term
Concurrent =
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Consecutive Sentence

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Offense A: 5 yr. potential term 
Offense B: 10 yr. potential term
Offense C: 30 day potential term
**Consecutive = 15 yrs. 30 days *ADD EVERY OFFENSE TERM
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13
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Habitual Offenders & purpose/issues

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3 strikes you’re out.
Purpose:
Issues:

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14
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Split Sentencing

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Spending some time then remaining time on supervision.

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VIS (Victim Impact Statements) definition & purpose

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Statements given by victims stating how a crime has effected them emotionally etc.

  • can be verbal, written, testimony form, video taped
  • purpose: provides the court with info. on crime at sentencing.
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(PSI) Pre-Sentencing Investigation definition, areas covered, who writes them
(p.82-3)

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Definition: a report written by a P.O. informing the judge of offenses for the purpose of sentencing.

  • *Areas Covered: background info.
  • Circumstances of Offense
  • Defendants Version of the Crime
  • Prior Records
  • Family Status
  • Employment
  • Education
  • Health (Mental/Physical)
  • Evaluative Summary (Recommendation)
  • *P.O. writes them
17
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Deontology

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focuses on if an act is either good or bad

18
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Teology

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focuses on consequences - good or bad (morality)

19
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2 types of Deterrence

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  1. specific-??????/

2. general-

20
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3 aspects of sentencing

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  1. proving guilt
  2. punitive
  3. ordered by the court
21
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E.g. of Discretion

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  1. sentencing
  2. parole
  3. arrest
22
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Community Model

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focuses on rehabilitation and ??????????

23
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Civil Commitment

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For sex offenders who continue to pose a threat to society upon release
**Doesn’t require BRD - Preponderance of Evidence

24
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Egoism

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Acting in which things will benefit you personally

25
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Lease System

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Inmates perform jobs for institutions and companies to produce products used by the community etc. OR sold by the state.

26
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Ethics

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Study of right and wrong (professional conduct.)

27
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Official Deviance

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Officials act in a way that benefits their organization but violates laws.

28
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Discretion

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Ability to make choices and to act upon them or not

29
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Retribution

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Punishment matches severity of crime. *Eye for an eye

30
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Crime Control Model

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Preventing and protecting crime making it deterred and punishable.

31
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Due Process Model

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  • **tects rights of offenders.
  • innocent until proven guilty
  • 6th amendment, right to jury
  • speedy trial
  • arraignment, hearings
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Due Process Model

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  • **Protects rights of offenders
  • innocent until proven guilty
  • 6th amendment, right to jury
  • speedy trial
  • arraignment, hearings
33
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Penn.

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more solitary, no socialization

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