Criminological theories. Here following is a discussion on three (3) of the concepts (Hedonism‚ Death Penalty and Deterrence) as introduced by the Classical School but with particular attention paid to how these concepts form a part of modern day Criminology and how the current concepts can be improved upon in South African Law. 1. Hedonism 2. Social Contract 3. Law 4. Deterrence 5. Due process of law 6. Death Penalty Hedonism The concept of Hedonism is grounded in several scientific fields
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evidence‚ Retrieved April 16‚ 2012 from http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/bocsar/ll_bocsar.nsf/vwFiles/CJB84.pdf/$file/CJB84.pdf V. Wright‚ Ph.D.‚ The Sentencing Project‚ Deterrence in Criminal Justice‚ Evaluating Certainty vs. Severity of Punishment‚ Retrieved April 16‚ 2012 from http://www.sentencingproject.org/doc/Deterrence%20Briefing%20.pdf M.Price‚ J.D.‚ Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program Information and Resource Center (VORP)‚ Punishment What’s in it for the Victim‚ A Restorative Justice
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given scenario (Duff). With respect to the first component‚ which he called the “general justifying aim” of the system of punishment (Duff)‚ there are several purposes for instituting a penal system; the most common of which are general deterrence‚ specific deterrence‚ incarceration/incapacitation‚ rehabilitation‚ and retribution. While it is easy to see how each of these can be beneficial and justify the general punishment system in the abstract‚ upon closer examination the existence of multiple underlying
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devious acts. In the United States‚ acts of deviant behavior has been a social issued surrounded with controversy. Punishments for those who have been found guilty of devious behavior are dealt with within four types of punishment: retribution‚ deterrence‚ rehabilitation‚ and societal protection. These four forms of punishment are what the American society use in an attempt to cease crime. Justification is required for the practice of punishment within the United States. Often times this justification
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the person to give you the full truth. Three types of trust Deterrence based Trust The most fragile relationships are contained in deterrence based trust. It is based on fear of reprisal if the trust is violated. One violation or inconsistency can destroy the relationship. Individuals who are in this type of relationship do what they say because they fear the consequences from not following through on their obligations. Deterrence based trust will work only to the degree that punishment is possible
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and authorities could reach success in it by punishing offenders. Oxford English Dictionary defines punishment as the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence. There are four main purposes of punishment – incapacitation‚ deterrence‚ retribution and rehabilitation – and the aim of this paper is to describe and analyze them and also to determine which purpose might be regarded as the most important. The first aim of the punishment that needs to be described is incapacitation
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When a defendant is sentenced‚ there are philosophical reasons behind this sentencing. The four basic reasons are rehabilitation‚ deterrence‚ retribution‚ and incapacitation. Because this process is sensitive‚ guidelines have been made to ensure that presumptive sentences are mandatory. Rehabilitation is considered one of the most "humane" goal of punishment. There are different ways a judge can impose a rehabilitation sentence. For example‚ a young woman is arrested for public drunkenness. The
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example in this paper‚ I argue that military conscription is necessary for the survival of the state because in this anarchical and unpredictable international system‚ wars are inevitable‚ therefore conscription aids in building a plausible military deterrence force. Furthermore‚ military conscription is desirable to maintain political stability‚ which is a prerequisite to economic growth as well as a means of fostering social cohesion. In the context of Singapore‚ conscription takes the form of a two-years
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and negotiation Workgroup prefers negotiation (faster‚ compromise‚ fewer resource expended‚ more guaranteed‚ most parties win a little) Sanctions and the Deterrence Curve- Friedman Goals of sentencing Incapacitation (keep offender out of society) Punishment (give offender what he deserves) Rehabilitation (reform offender) Deterrence (specific and general) Indeterminate sentencing can lead to unwarranted disparities in sentencing Determinate sentencing
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considered to be a deterrence. The death penalty should be abolished because it does not effectively deter crime. I will be discussing the lack of deterrence on the death penalty through the symbolic interactionism perspective. There should be no doubt afterwards that the death penalty is not a deterrence. There have been many studies done by criminologists on the deterrence effect and the death penalty. Many researchers have been able to show through their studies that there is a deterrence while others
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