SECTION 3: Prison Essay Framework CRIM580 EXAM FINAL

Memorise the ORDER

Q: What's your overall argument for "Does Prison Work?"

Works for incapacitation, retribution, and denunciation. Fails at rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.

1. First argument for does prison work?

Incapacitation. Prevents offending while imprisoned

2. Evidence for incapacitation?

Dangerous offenders removed from society; communities protected

3. Counterargument to incapacitation?

Only works during sentence; many offenders return to crime

1. Second argument for prison does work?

Retribution and denunciation. Retribution is what they deserve, denunciation is society disapproving the act

2. Evidence for retribution and denunciation?

Victims feel justice is done; punishment signals crime is unacceptable.

3. Counterargument to retribution and denunciation?

Focuses on revenge rather than causes of crime.

1. Third argument for does prison work?

Deterrence

2. Evidence for deterrence?

Fear of imprisonment may discourage some people

3. Counterargument to deterrence?

Crimes are often impulsive and offenders don't expect to be caught. Impulsive crimes, which is estimated 60% to 90% of violent acts are driven by emotion or substances bypassing this rational process

1. Fourth argument for does prison work?

Rehabilitation

2. Evidence for rehabilitation?

Education, drug treatment, vocational programmes

3. Counterargument to rehabilitation?

High recidivism, prison culture, overcrowding

Does prison work essay conclusion?

Prison protects society temporarily but should be used alongside community alternatives and restorative approaches

2012-2022 stats reimprisoned 12 months?

20-30%

According to new zealand ministry of justice, n.d

Reimprisoned 24 months stats?

(New Zealand Ministry of Justice, n.d.) 56% reconvicted

Resentenced (12 months) stats

30-40%

Resentenced (24 months) stats

55-60%