PSYC 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter -: Sunart, Hemin, Homicide
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Deterrence the ability of the state to reduce crime level via sanctions. Specific deterrence reducing recidivism through sanctions on the individual level. General deterrence reducing crime for the whole population by setting an example. As you go from response to conviction, not 100% of criminals will pass each level. By jamming up the court system because harsher punishments cause criminals to spend more on great defense attorneys and juries are less likely to hand out immediate sentences. Economic theory of crime crime exists because it is an advantageous behavior. Sociological theory of crime crime exists because societal factors either force people to commit, or convince them that they won"t be caught. For the non-criminal public who won"t commit anyway. For smart criminals who already know how to beat the system. Incapacitation while in prison, one cannot continue to behave criminally. 88% of the time, it is due to changes in sentencing policy. i. e. getting hard on crime.
