GCSE Psychology 9-1

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  6.1.3 - Understand the effects of punishments on recidivism, including strengths and weaknesses of each punishment: Recidivism -  The tendency of a criminal to re-offend. Prison -  The use of prisons to control crime has increased in frequency in the last decade. Most recently, mandatory minimum sentencing policies have gained widespread popularity throughout the united states, severely limiting judicial discretion in sentencing. The rationale for minimum sentencing is it will be a deterrent to criminals to re-offend. Strengths - The unpleasant environment makes them not want to go back. Negative social stigma with being an ex con. All the while they're in there they can't re-offend Weaknesses -  Negative environment can cause re-offence. Adverse effect on low risk offenders. Psychological deep freeze effect where it has little to no effect. Community Sentencing -  Strengths -  ...