AC3.1- Roles Of Agencices In Social Control Flashcards

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What is social control

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Social control refers to the mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society employs to regulate
individual behaviour, ensuring conformity and compliance with established norms and laws.

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What are two type of social control is achieve through

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Formal and informal

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What is informal social control

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Excerised throught societial norms, customs, and expectations without legal enforcement

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What is formal social control

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Implemented by authorised bodies through laws and regulations

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what are the 3 agencies that enforce social control

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Police Service
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Judiciary

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what do these agencies exerted nature of control

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These agencies exert formal social control, utilising legal frameworks and official procedures to maintain order and enforce laws.

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what happens if there is failure to adhere to laws can result in

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Arrest and prosecution
Legal penalties such as fines, community service, or imprisonment
Criminal records impacting future opportunities

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what is the philosophy of the police service

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Uphold law and order with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights.

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what are the aims and objective of the police service

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Prevent crime, protect the public, and maintain public order.

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where is the funding from for police

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Primarily funded by the government and local council taxes.

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what type of criminality do police investigate

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Handle a broad spectrum, including theft, assault, and public disorder.

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what type of offender do police deal with

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Engage with all demographics, from juveniles to adults.

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what is the police reach

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Operate both locally and nationally through various police forces across the UK.

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what is the CPS philosophy

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Deliver justice through independent and fair prosecution decisions.

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what are the aims and objective for CPS

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Prosecute criminal cases investigated by the police, ensuring the right person is charged with the right offence.

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where is the funding for the CPS

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Funded by the government.

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what type of criminality do the CPS deal with

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Handle a range from minor offences to serious crimes like homicide and terrorism.

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what type of offender do the CPS deal with

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Prosecute individuals across all age groups and backgrounds.

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what is the reach for the CPS

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Operate across England and Wales with regional offices.

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what is the philosophy for the judiciary

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Maintain independence, impartiality, and uphold the rule of law.

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what are the judiciary aims and objective

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Ensure fair trials, interpret laws, and deliver justice.

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where is the judiciary funding come from

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Funded by the government to safeguard judicial independence.

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what type of criminality do judiciary deal with

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Preside over cases ranging from minor offences to serious crimes.

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what type of offenders do the judiciary deal with

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Adjudicate cases involving all offender types.

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what is the reach for judiciary
national jurisdiction across the UK
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what is the prison service philosophy
Protect the public by securely detaining offenders and facilitating rehabilitation.
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what are the prison service aims and objective
Carry out sentences imposed by courts and reduce reoffending through rehabilitation.
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where does the funding come from for prison service
GOV-funded
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what type of criminality do the prison service deal with
Manage inmates convicted of various crimes, from minor to severe offences.
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what type of offenders do prison service with
Incarcerate adults and young offenders.
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what is the reach of the prison service
Operate nationally across England and Wales.
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what is the philosophy for probation service
Believe in the potential for offender rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
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what are the aims and objectives for probation service
Supervise offenders in the community, support rehabilitation, and protect the public.
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where does the funding come from for probation
Government-funded.
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what type of criminality that the probation deal with
Oversee individuals convicted of various offences serving community sentences.
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what type of offenders do the probation deal with
Work with adult and youth offenders.
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what is the reach for probation
National coverage across England and Wales.
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what is the charities and pressure group philosophy
Advocate for justice system reforms and support offender rehabilitation.
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what are the aims and objectives for charities and pressure group
Influence policy, support offenders and victims, and promote human rights.
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where does the funding come from for charities and pressure group
Funded through donations, grants, and sometimes government support.
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what type of criminality do the charities and pressure groups deal with
Focus on specific areas such as youth crime, drug offences, or prison reform.
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what type of offender do charities and pressure groups deal with
Support various groups, including marginalized or vulnerable populations.
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what is the reach for charities and pressure groups
Operate both locally and nationally, depending on the organization's scope.