Rational Choice and Deterrence

Rational Choice and Deterrence

Open Ended

Assuming the rational choice theory is true, why is deterrence the best way to prevent crime?

Open Ended

What is the CRAVED Model? Discuss three factors from this model that would indicate a higher chance of theft occurring.

Open Ended

The concept of general deterrence states that crime can be controlled by making sure the punishment outweighs the benefits of the crime. Why would this help control crime?

Match

Match the following

• crime can be controlled by making sure the punishment outweighs the benefit of the crime

• the threat of punishment can reduce the frequency, severity, or duration of a crime, but not eliminate it

• sanctions should be powerful enough to prevent recidivism

• keeping offenders in confinement will eliminate the risk of committing further offenses

• punishment should be proportional to the damage or hurt caused by the crime

General Deterrence

Restrictive Deterrence

Specific Deterrence

Incapacitation effect

"Just Desert"

• General Deterrence

• Restrictive Deterrence

• Specific Deterrence

• Incapacitation effect

• "Just Desert"

Open Ended

Why does the "just desert" model suggest that punishment based on deterrence or incapacitation is wrong? What do you think?

Open Ended

Exit ticket: Overall, do you believe that the rational choice theory is true? To what degree do you think it's true (always true, true most of the time. sometimes true, rarely true, never true)? Explain your opinion. Give at least two specific reasons to support your answer.