Understanding Perpetrators Flashcards
What are some Offender examples?
- Jack the Ripper
- Jeffrey Dahmer
- Aileen Wournos
- Ian Huntley
- Rose West
- James Birchill
- Mohamed Ibrahim
- Steven Craggs
- Claudia Webbe
- Emma-Jayne-Manson
According to the youth justice board, how much has the rate of youths offending decreased?
55%
What is the purpose of prison?
- Retribution - focusing on punishing criminals for their actions and compensating victims.
- Rehabilitation - the process of teaching offenders skills and providing education to reduce the likelihood of reoffending
- Public safety
- Reintegration - the process of reintegrating the offender into society
- Recidivism - likelihood of reoffending
What is an IPP sentence?
The offender is in prison for public protection they are usually sentenced with a tariff once the tariff has been hit they are meant to be removed from prison, but they weren’t.
The sentences were abolished from being given, but there are still people in prison a further 10 years for offence others have served shorter for.
They have no idea when they are going to be released.
Thus these people are contributing towards overwhelming prison populations. There is no process at the moment to get them out.
According to the House of Commons justice Committee, what are key stages of mental health issues in prison?
- held on remand when no mental health beds available
- community treatment not available - prison as an alternative
- Arrives with recognised mental health issues
- mental health issues emerges when in prison
- police called due to mental health concerns in individual
How many ex-offenders managed to get a job within a year of release?
17%
What percentage of employers say diverse recruitment has enhanced their reputation, helping them win new contracts?
92%
