Dealing with Offending Behaviour (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Custodial sentencing
Custodial sentencing
When offender sentenced to prison/young offenders' institution as punishment
Four aims of custodial sentencing
Four aims of custodial sentencing
Deterrence, retribution, confinement, rehabilitation
Deterrence aim
Deterrence aim
Preventing reoffending through punishment/learning
Retribution aim
Retribution aim
Consequences for actions; addressing victims/society impact
Confinement aim
Confinement aim
Protecting society by physically removing offenders
Rehabilitation aim
Rehabilitation aim
Changing behaviour to reduce reoffending
Recidivism rate for sentences <12 months
Recidivism rate for sentences <12 months
63%
Institutionalisation
Institutionalisation
Adapting to prison; losing confidence in independence
Coid et al. (2007) finding on mental health treatment
Coid et al. (2007) finding on mental health treatment
Treated prisoners 60% less likely to reoffend
Most successful custodial aims
Most successful custodial aims
Retribution and confinement