CRIM 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Feminist School Of Criminology, Social Control Theory, Jock Young

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 101
• Professor: Barry Cartwright

Document Summary

In 2012, seven million americans were under some form of correctional supervision (huey, 2014) In 2012, more than 2. 2 million americans were incarcerated in local jails and federal or state prisons. Some critical criminologists have attributed this to the punitive turn . The punitive turn refers to the move away from correctional treatment- rehabilitation programs, and toward punishment for the sake of punishment. Possible explanations offered for the punitive turn include: Extensive media coverage of particularly horrendous crimes. The emergence of victims" rights groups and their influences on criminal justice policy. The growth of the private prison industry in the us (prisons for profits) Critical criminologists generally agree that the punitive turn is linked to the politicians in the us and canada seizing on crimes as an issue that appeals to voters. In particular, tough on crime policies seem to appeal to voters.