AC 2.2 (Flashcards) - Aims of Punishment

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What is one of the aims of punishment according to the text?

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Rehabilitation

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According to functionalist sociologists, what function does moral outrage perform?

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Boundary maintenance

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Criticism of retribution mentioned in the text?

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Offenders deserve forgiveness

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What is the moral justification for punishment according to the text?

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It is morally good in itself

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What is the main aim of rehabilitation in the context of crime and punishment?

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To change offenders' future behavior

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What do sociological theories consider as causes of crime?

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Social factors like unemployment and poverty

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What is the role of therapists and probation officers in rehabilitation?

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To help offenders achieve change

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What was introduced in the UK in the 1980s to deter young offenders?

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Short, sharp shock system

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What is the relationship between severity and certainty in punishment?

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Certainty is more important than severity

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What is a common assumption of deterrence?

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Offenders act rationally