evaluation for dealing w custodial sent

❌Custodial sentencing can be criticised for its failure to address individual differences in criminal behaviour.

E; imprisonment is heavily based on the principle of behaviourist conditioning (punishment), often ignoring internal, nature-based drivers of crime like personality disorders or lack of empathy.

E; problem because treating all offenders uniformly ignores the root psychological or biological vulnerabilities that may be driving their specific offences.

❌negative psychological impact on offenders

E; high rates of depression, stress, self-harm, and even institutionalisation can occur behind bars. For instance, studies found that a significant portion of inmates report symptoms indicative of psychosis.

E; matters because prison creates a dependency on an oppressive routine, making it incredibly difficult for offenders to adapt to life in society upon release.

L ; suggests that the prison environment can actively hinder the aim of rehabilitation, potentially increasing recidivism rates rather than deterring crime

Restorative Justice (RJ) provide a more constructive way of dealing with offending behaviour.

E; restorative justice programmes reduce the frequency of reoffending compared to traditional custodial sentences.

E; RJ forces offenders to take accountability, understand the direct consequences of their actions on victims, and engage in active rehabilitation rather than simply suffering retribution.

L; focusing on restorative practices might offer a more effective and psychologically sound approach to managing criminal behaviour than relying exclusively on incarceration

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