CRI210H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Criminal Negligence, Moral Panic, Mental Disorder
1 Feb 2017
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Chapter 3 goff notes: control philosophy and criminal justice policy. Introduction: criminal justice system went through many philosophies through the years, ex: 20th century (cid:396)eha(cid:271)ilitatio(cid:374) philosophy, (cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1011)(cid:1004)"s deterrence philosophy b/c lack of legal (cid:396)ights, (cid:1005)(cid:1013)(cid:1012)(cid:1004)"s incapacitation philosophy to deal with chronic offenders) New punitiveness: the emphasis by the deterrence and incapacitation philosophy on punishment was criticized two alternative philosophies which believed that harsh punishment had no effect emerged, they thought that quality was important, not quantity (period of time served) New laws policies and programs introduced to dwindle this panic, most sexual assaults are towards children and youth. Sexual offenders are charged with committing more criminal offenses than other types of offenses high percentage of cases ended with determination of guilt. 16. 7% of adult males convicted of a sexual offense was later charged or convicted of another criminal offence. Achieving justice: crime control philosophy and criminal justice policy.
