SOCI 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Derek B, Homicide, Microsoft Powerpoint
13 Mar 2017
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Deterrence theory: deterrence refers to the idea that punishment will dissuade persons to commit crime, this theory contends that people are rational beings who pursue personal interests, maximizing pleasure and diminishing pain. In other words, individuals choose to commit crimes if it is advantageous. In or order to deter future crimes, punishment must be swift and certain, as well as severe: deterrence theorists, like classical theorists, focus primarily on the impact of official punishments on crime . Choosing crime: close your eyes & take your chances (kenneth d. tunnel) In your groups, discuss whether all or part of this contention is true: discuss what does or does not support your contentions. Use examples from everyday life to support your response: after the discussion, please produce 1-2 power point slides explaining your group"s position. The slide(s) can be uploaded to the applicable discussion thread. Models (derek b. cornish & ronald v. clarke, 1986)
