4.1 policies impacted by sociological theories

Question 1

(labelling theory) sociological theories affecting policy

Answer 1

Labelling theory-
decriminalisation- prevent 2ndary deviance
diversion policies-eg anger management programme to avoid prosecution to avoid prosecution
Braithewaite 1988-disintegrated shaming vs reintegrative shaming

Question 2

survaillence theory

Answer 2

Panopticon prison- Foucalt argues disciplinary power
CCTV- UK has 4th most, 24/ x2 KM, Norris 2012 argues little effect apet from displacement,
Body cameras- body worn cameras, argue racial discrimination

Question 3

Right realism

Answer 3

ECP- based on broken windows theory,
Penal populism+ imprisonment-
Incapacitation+ deterance,
P.P- 7< years conviction for 3rd class A convicti
SCP-“target hardening” displacemnt, based on RCT

Question 4

Left Realism

Answer 4

Policies to reduce inequality, decrease relative deprivation,” communties that care”
multi agency approach- involve NHS,NKBL
Democratic policing- less police support= higher d.f.o.c, police support increases= PCSO