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Sociological Theories Influencing Policy - Coggle Diagram
Sociological Theories Influencing Policy
Penal Populism
Sometimes the Harsh Policies may be out of proportion for crime
This where the government attempts to propose new laws to impress the public and gain support
Comment may include the idea of being "Tough On Crime" by Prime Minister at the time Tony Blair to gain support of public
Prisons
May be Lengthy as prison sentences aim to ensure that society has its retribution on offenders
Right Realism
Punish, Deter, Protect
Right Realism
Effectivness
Short term effectiveness as people with less sentences tend to reoffend.
CCTV
Closed Circuit Television is an invaluable technique in investigations
Effectiveness
Used to help solve many cases such as the James Boulger Case and the London Riots
Identifies and Deter offenders
Large reductions in Violent Crimes
Zero Tolerance
Stems from Right Realism and is an approach where no crime is acceptable
Reduced Crime in New York - Crime fell by 39% in 1993
Used in King's Cross London