AC3.3 - Limitations of Agencies Flashcards
(8 cards)
Name 5 limitations to agencies achieving social control
Repeat Offending (recidivism)
Civil Liberties
Local and National Policy
Moral Imperative
Funding/Resource Access
Why is Repeat Offending (recidivism) a limitation for agencies in achieving social control?
It proves the criminal justice system isn’t effective and the rehabilitory measures aren’t working well enough
What are 3 theory links that can be made to Repeat Offending (recidivism)?
Right Realism - Counteracts the view that prisons work
Marxism - Causes of crime aren’t dealt with (whilst sentenced)
Social Learning Theory - Criminal behaviours are learnt in prison
Why are Civil Liberties a limitation for agencies in achieving social control?
They limit the power of the police service
What is a theory link the could be made to Civil Liberties?
Marxism - Civil Liberties necessary to protect the working class from the ruling elite
Why does Local and National Policy a limitation for agencies in achieving social control?
The policies at both local and national scale can be conflicting or just collectively restrictive
Why are Moral Imperatives a limitation for agencies in achieving social control?
Juries often vote with their emotions over the letter of the law, additionally moral justification increases the likelihood of a crime happening
Why is Funding/Resource Access a limitation for agencies in achieving social control?
A lack thereof limits the intended purpose of the agencies and the framework of them
