Institutional tactics - staged sanctions Flashcards
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1
Q
what are staged sanctions?
A
The police have staged discipline procedure for dealing with offender prior to court proceedings taking place. This involves a series of cautions and warnings.
They act as a second chance to allow the offender to admit guilt but without having to face court proceedings.
Similarly, the National Probation Service allows two minor breaches of the community order to act as a warning before referring the matter back to a court.
2
Q
how does it achieve social control?
A
Fear of punishment causes them to not want to go back to court.
