CRIM 241 Chapter 16: Crim 241 Finals Notes (Chapter 16).docx

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 241
• Professor: Richard Brown

Document Summary

Chapter 16: creating effective systems of corrections: reforming corrections, evidence-based policies and programs. Systems of corrections lack a well-developed body of empirical knowledge used to form policies and guide programs. Bill c-10 was not informed by research or experiences of other jurisdictions (usa: punitive penology is both expensive and ineffective. Policy makers resistant to new strategies: responsive to public opinion, unwilling to try new things, must engage in awareness campaign to inform public. Concerns about costs: evidence-based practices are new, start-up costs, cost-benefit analyses should be used. Public desire for retribution: public wants offenders to be punished, less severe sanctions are experienced as punitive. Complacency among line staff: workers implementing policies accustomed to old practices, leaders must set example. Defining success: difficult to measure success when individuals re focused on punishment as definition of success. Lack of awareness about evidence-based practices: cjs officials not aware of effective practices, collaborative efforts to share info.