CRM/LAW C7 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Harm Reduction, Opportunity Cost, Deterrence Theory
7 Feb 2017
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Chapter 20: from theory to policy evidence-based corrections. Theories of correction are also referred to as philosophies of punishment. The three components of theories of correction are goal or justification for sanctioning an offender but also the accompanying blueprint for how the correctional system should be designed in order to achieve a given goal. He suggest that instead of measuring in effectiveness (whether something works), they could use other outcomes measures, such as whether the theory saves money or make offenders more employable and better citizens. But the real focus for measuring effectiveness in corrections is whether something reduces crime. Utilitarian theory- seek to sanction offenders not simply to sanction them, but for some other purpose. This purpose is most often to reduce drime. Non- utilitarian theory- seek to sanction offenders because they did something against the law. Retribution or just deserts- to pay an offender back for his or her wrongdoing.
