FOR 12(a): Aims of custodial sentencing

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Identify the 4 aims of custodial sentencing

Deterrence

Incapacitation

Retribution

Rehabilitation

<p>Deterrence </p><p>Incapacitation </p><p>Retribution </p><p>Rehabilitation</p>
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Explain what is meant by deterrence, distinguishing different types (3)

* Unpleasantness of prison experience designed to put..

(a) prisoner off reoffending (individual deterrence)

(b) everyone else off offending (general deterrence)

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Explain what is meant by incapacitation (3)

* Removing offender from society to protect the public

* Particularly important for serious offenders...

* ...such as serial killers

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Explain what is meant by retribution (3)

* Society enacts revenge

* Sentence should reflect offence seriousness...

* ...so prison is appropriate for serious offences

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Explain what is meant by rehabilitation (3)

* Prison should help offenders adjust to society, e.g.

* Education/job training

* Treatment for mental health/ addiction problems