topic 4 Flashcards
purposes of sentencing
protection, punishment, deterrence, denunciation, rehabilitation
protection
People should feel safe in the community, in public spaces
punishemnt
Punishments should reflect the severity of the crime The more severe the crime, the harsher the sentence This provides a sense of justice to the victim and the community
rehabilitation
This is all about helping offenders change their ways…..and change for
the better; to improve
Deterrence
discourage
general- Sanctions should also send a message of discouragement to the
whole community
specific- Sanctions should discourage re-offending by the criminal
Denunciation
-publicly say that you do not approve of something
-message of courts disapproval
fines
-A fine is a monetary penalty imposed on an offender.
-issued as a sanction of the court, by police
CCO
It is a supervised sentence served in the community, crime cant be to serious of to minor,
conditions of CCO
-you cannot leave Victoria without permission
-you must notify your officer of change of address
-you must report to officer frequently and listen to their
directions
-attend rehab progrmas
-unpaid community work
youth diversion
Youth diversion means a consequence that prevents a youngster from
progressing through, being dealt with by the criminal justice system. but they must acknowledge what they did wrong.
-must be first time defender
what youth diversion does
-accept responsibility for their actions
-sent to complete programs that are appropriate to their
circumstances and address the reasons behind their offending
-designed to the
individual circumstances of the accused and the offending.
imprisonment
-Removal of personal freedom.
-Offenders are placed in a secure facility.
-Serious punishment for more severe crimes.
-must work unless medically unfit
death penalty
advantage
-saves money
-an eye for an eye
-deterrence
-protection
cons
-Let killers of to easy
-barbaric and inhumaine
-no second chance
-cant be reversed
