221013 Topic 3 Criminal Justice What is a

22/10/13 Topic 3: Criminal Justice

What is a criminal justice debate? http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=m. Pr. Csfd 1 E 64 Tough on Crime vs. Hug a Hoody THS the 3 strikes and your out THW release all prisoners if it can be shown they provide no threat to the public THW only incarcerate violent offenders Particular groups in society – impoverished, paedophiles, politicians

Principles STATE OF NATURE – “SOLITARY, SHORT, NASTY AND BRUTISH” PUNISHMENT OF PRISONERS – VIRTUOUS? PROTECTION of SOCIETY REHABILITATION DETERRANCE

State of Nature Lets be tough on crime: “If you do the crime you should do the time” Laws are important to safeguard rights. Rights are artificial. Perception of crime – can have actual consequences on other peoples lives – broken windows effect.

Punishment/ Retribution Tough on Cime Nicer on crime Vindication Just? Social determinism is a thing Families Forgiveness – civilized? Closure – catharsis for victims? State buyins

Protection of Society Tough on Crime Nicer on Crime Safer when locked up Cost Point to trade off with rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Tough on Crime Nicer on crime Better to be in prison? Life outside, Opportunities inside In prison people don’t rehabilitate: Culture of crime, Race to the bottom, Knowledge economy Characterisation of mechanism to re-integrate back into society Don’t know how to live in society Empirically true

Deterrence Tough on Crime Nicer on Cirme People need a strong deterrent. How do people commit crimes? Is rationality a thing? White collar crime Do people have any other choice

Debate THW ALLOW THE OPTION OF EUTHANASIA FOR ALL PRISONERS SERVING LIFE SENTENCES