custodial sentencing

Question 1

Aims of sentencing

Answer 1

Deterrence- general and individual
Incapacitation - protect the public
Retribution - revenge for the act
Rehabilitation- learn life skills

Question 2

Psychological effects

Answer 2

Stress, depression, institutionalisation and prisonisation (adopting inmate code)

Question 3

Recidivism

Answer 3

45% after 1 year - vary according to time in prison age and country

Question 4

Unethical

Answer 4

Suicide 9x more than general public
25% women and 15% men have psychosis

COUNTER
offenders could’ve had pre-existing psychological difficulties

Question 5

Training and treatment

Answer 5

Offenders who take part in education are 43% less likely to reoffend

Question 6

School for crime

Answer 6

Small time prisoners can learn criminal acts and gain criminal contacts making them more experienced on release

Question 7

Prison purpose

Answer 7

47% want punishment
40% want reform and rehabilitation