3.1 - Explain the role of agencies in social control (FINISHED) Flashcards
police, CPS, judiciary, prison, probation & charity/pressure groups (12 cards)
1
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Role of police
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- Arrest, detain, search & interview suspects
- Responding to emergency/non-emergency calls
- Include specialist teams (dog handlers, firearms)
- Regional forces
2
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Police: Achieving social control
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- Deal with all offenders & crimes
- Patrolling communities
- Power to stop, question, search, arrest, detain & interview
3
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Role of CPS
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- Decide on cases to be prosecuted, the charge (serious cases) & advise police (must pass Full Code Test entirely)
- Prepare & present cases at court
- Provide information & support to victims/witnesses
- Consists of 13 areas across E&W & CPS Direct 24/7 for advise
4
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CPS: Achieving social control
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- Testing evidence to secure convictions
- National body so wider reach
5
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Role of judiciary
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- Judges & Magistrates
- Make decisions about law through interpretation, apply it & manage trial
- Pass sentences of either guilty/not guilty
- Act impartially, with integrity, treat everyone equally & with competence
6
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Judiciary: Achieving social control
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- Decide the sentencing which controls the offender’s life
- Deter others through harsher sentences
- Create precedents for other judges to follow
- Must be listened to
7
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Role of prison service
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- Protect the public from harm
- Offer rehabilitation
- Punish those who have committed crimes
- Provide risk assessments on prisoners to decide which category they belong in
8
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Prison service: Achieving social control
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- Secludes prisoners from society to prevent recidivism
- Control over routines (i.e. cell time, meal times, visitation rights)
- Utilise token economies for behaviour modification
9
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Role of probation service
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- Supervise released offenders (believe they can become better, responsible, and are worthy of freedom)
- Support victims
- Committed to social justice
- Protect the public through rehabilitation
10
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Probation service: Achieving social control
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- Regular mandatory check-ins with offenders
- Monitor tags
- Provide rehabilitation programmes (education, counselling, etc.)
- Assess offenders for release controls if they are reformed enough
11
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Roles of charities/pressure groups
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- Non-profit organisations
- Promotes interests & welfare of people they are concerned with
- Example: NACRO (offer practical help i.e. housing, campaigns i.e. End Friday Releases)
12
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Charities/Pressure groups: Achieving social control
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- Overcome stereotyping of prisoners
- Give support and advice on employment, housing and education
- Provides homes (NACRO - 2200 every night)
