Download this complete,fully solved and updated actual exam for WJEC Criminology Unit 4: A.C 2.2: Aims of Punishment
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WJEC
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Oxford University (OX)
What are the five aims of punishment?
Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Public Protection and Reparation.
What is deterrence?
The attempt to discourage criminality through the use of punishment
EXAMPLE: Margret Thatcher introduced a 'Short, Sharp, Shock to the juvenile detention ce...
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Criminology Unit
4: A.C 2.2: Aims
of Punishment
What are the five aims of punishment? -
answer Deterrence, Retribution,
Rehabilitation, Public Protection and
Reparation.
, What is deterrence? - answer The attempt to
discourage criminality through the use of
punishment
EXAMPLE: Margret Thatcher introduced a
'Short, Sharp, Shock to the juvenile detention
centers'
What is general deterrence? - answer The
awareness of punishment of others prevents
someone from committing a crime, especially
when the punishments are harsh to make an
example of the offenders.
EXAMPLE: The London Riots
What theories link to deterrence as an aim of
punishment? - answer Right Realism- Rational
Choice Theory- Individuals are rational and
can decide if the risk is worth it before
committing the crime.
Situational Crime Prevention Strategies-
Targeting certain crimes makes it harder for
people to commit the crimes without being
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