PPT-Purposes of Punishment Crime Control

Deterrence Incapacitation Rehabilitation Therapeutic Moral Purposes Moral example D emarcation Remediation Retribution Humiliation Penitence Deterrence Sentence based on effectiveness in reducing rate and severity of criminal harm not justice. Punishment. Authority – Punishment. Political authority. : The state has the right to impose obligations on its subjects and to use coercion in order to enforce these obligations.. . Two claims. :. American . Exceptionalism. in Crime, Punishment and Inequality. Nicola Lacey (Law, Gender and Social Policy); David Soskice (Government). International variation in crime and punishment. Huge variations in levels of crime and punishment across states – and even between states at comparable levels of economic and political development. Where do we Start?. The teachings of Jesus – if one truly believes in them, it is very hard to justify retaliating to violent people by using violence in return. . For example, when Jesus was killed on the cross, he said: “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do” Luke 23:34. . How can the scales of justice be balanced morally?. David Carpenter. 21st . October 2015. Portsmouth Cathedral. 16 September 2015. Who is my neighbour 1? The so-called migrant problem.. 23 September 2015. Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories. Few traditional theories see crime as a choice; rather, they see criminal behavior determined by a variety of individual and social factors . These theories are deterministic theories and have dominated theory since the late 1800s. Describe the work of a Tudor JP in the sixteenth century. [5] . Use accurate detail. (Think: WHO/WHAT/WHERE/WHEN/WHY). Describe the work of a Tudor JP in the sixteenth century. [5] . JPs (Justices of the Peace. The Purpose of Criminal Punishment. This chapter addresses questions such as:. Does society have the right to punish?. Is infliction of punishment morally justifiable?. Although law justifies use of punishment, moral justification for punishment is separate issue. Israel’s story God’s story. Crime . & Punishment. Exodus 17.1-7. Israel’s story God’s story. The problem. The trial. The accusation. The verdict. Crime . & Punishment. Exodus 17.1-7. . Factual Matters. . Factual Matters. Blue- No current death penalty; Orange- unconstitutional, Green- no one executed since 1976; Red- executions since 76.. •. . More Statistics. . Statistics Continued. Unit 4. PUNISHMENT. Historical Perspective. Retaliation. Earliest remedy to redress wrong’s done to one’s person or property was to retaliate against the wrongdoer.. Retaliation was encouraged in early tribal societies.. American Law and Justice. Rehabilitation. -Treat and reform the lawbreaker. -The correctional system should try to turn the wrongdoer into a productive member of society. -Prison has to provide job training psychological counseling and educational programs. Ancient Views of Crime. Throughout history, people have committed crimes against each one another. . In . ancient times, the common response was one of revenge; the victim or the victim’s family would exact what they felt to be an appropriate response to the crime committed against them. . 1. Crime and Punishment were dealt with by local communities with some involvement. of the King and the Church. In 1066 a dramatic change occurred in England when William of Normandy invaded. The new regime sparked challenges to government authority. As the medieval period continued, the growth of towns led to a rise in crime rates in some areas. This prompted new ideas about law enforcement. Throughout this period, the church played an important part in defining and enforcing the law. . FURTHER GUARANTEES IN CRIMINAL CASES Excessive Bail 1565 Excessive Fines 1569 Cruel and Unusual Punishments 1570Style of Interpretation Application and Scope 1Capital Punishment 1General Validity and