Aims and Psychological Effects of Custodial Sentencing & Recidivism
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AO1- aims
Aims: Deterrence (discouraging offender/public), Incapacitation (protect society), Retribution (justice), Rehabilitation (reform).
AO1- psychological effects
Psychological effects —> Stress and depression > higher suicide rates —> esp in early sentence stages.
AO1- institutionalisation
Institutionalisation—difficulty functioning outside prison environment.
AO1- prisonisation
Prisonisation—adopting inmate code and deviant norms.
AO1- recidivism
Recidivism: High reoffending rates—many prisoners commit more crimes after release.
AO1- lack of rehabilitation
Recidivism may stem from lack of rehabilitation or support post-release.
AO3- long-term behaviour change
✅ Rehabilitation aim supports long-term behaviour change.
AO3- psychological harm
❌ Psychological harm undermines mental health—questioning effectiveness.
AO3- may not deter
❌ High recidivism suggests custodial sentencing may not deter.
AO3- practical implication
✅ Practical implication: need for better rehabilitation and reintegration support.
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