PSYC 3402 Lecture Notes - Restorative Justice, Reinforcement, B. F. Skinner
17 Feb 2014
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The teen pimp case - theoretically one could use the social bonds theory to explain the behaviour of the girl(s). One could say that since the age of twelve, there wasn"t any real attachment to her family, or to any real positive influences. This was further aggravated by the death of her grandmother, and further proven by the statement of her father saying she hung out with project people . Sentencing philosophies: section 718 of canadian criminal code: Purposes of sentencing are to ensure respect for the law and the maintenance of a just, peaceful, and safe society: peaceful/safe = general and specific deterrence, other key factors general) To prevent from committing crime again and to set example for society (deterrence; specific and. To denounce unlawful conduct (retribution) (an eye for an eye) To provide reparation to victims (restorative justice) To promote as sense of responsibility in offenders (restorative/rehabilitation)
