AC3.2 (behavioural)

Question 1

what behavioural tactics are used?

Answer 1

ASBO (anti-social behaviour order)
CBO (criminal behaviour order)
Civil Injunctions (for serious antisocial behaviour)

Question 2

how do ASBOS/CBOS/CIs achieve social control?

Answer 2

-includes conditions the individual must follow including curfews or travel restrictions
-acts as a last chance before a criminal charge
-if conditions are broken, it can lead to an arrest

Question 3

evaluate ASBOS (etc.)

Answer 3

• not always taken seriously
  -can seen as a badge of honour among peers

Question 4

how do token economies/behaviour modification techniques achieve social control?

Answer 4

-operant conditioning (positive reinforcement and punishments)
-Banduras SLT (observing peers receive rewards/punishment can encourage others to learn from it)
-token economy (tokens received for good behaviour)

Question 5

how do institutional tactics achieve social control?

Answer 5

IEPS = Incentives & Earned Privileges Scheme.
-levels which offenders can move up or down depending on the behaviour
-e.g., Basil, Entry, Standard and Enhanced Level.
-higher level = more privileges (TV, more visits or own clothes).

Question 6

Evaluate Institutional tactics

Answer 6

+ Field (2004): positive effect on young offenders however not all individuals responded (suggests adaptations to institute would be helpful).
+ no specialist training required

• less effective in the long term.
  -not rehabilitative (rehab strategies may be better- anger management).
  -Cohen & Filipjack: found a reduction in offending after 2 years, but not 3.