Aims and Psychological Effects of Custodial Sentencing & Recidivism

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AO1- aims

  1. Aims: Deterrence (discouraging offender/public), Incapacitation (protect society), Retribution (justice), Rehabilitation (reform).

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AO1- psychological effects

  1. Psychological effects —> Stress and depression > higher suicide rates —> esp in early sentence stages.

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AO1- institutionalisation

  1. Institutionalisation—difficulty functioning outside prison environment.

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AO1- prisonisation

  1. Prisonisation—adopting inmate code and deviant norms.

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AO1- recidivism

  1. Recidivism: High reoffending rates—many prisoners commit more crimes after release.

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AO1- lack of rehabilitation

  1. Recidivism may stem from lack of rehabilitation or support post-release.

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AO3- long-term behaviour change

  1. ✅ Rehabilitation aim supports long-term behaviour change.

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AO3- psychological harm

  1. ❌ Psychological harm undermines mental health—questioning effectiveness.

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AO3- may not deter

  1. ❌ High recidivism suggests custodial sentencing may not deter.

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AO3- practical implication

  1. ✅ Practical implication: need for better rehabilitation and reintegration support.