CRM 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Social Contract, Jeremy Bentham, Crackdown
24 Feb 2021
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Choice theory: crime is seen as a ratnal choice, behaviour can be deterred through fear of punishment, breaks from traditional pre-classical approaches, easily adapted to crime control programs. Choice theory: the view that delinquent behaviour is a rational choice made by a motivated offender who perceives the chances of gain as outweighing the perceived punishment or loss. Italian philosopher: wrote on crimes and punishments (1764) Classical criminology: the theory that people have free will, choose to commit crime for reasons of greed or need, and can be controlled only by the fear of criminal sanctions. Human nature: people are egotistical, rational, and motivated by pain and pleasure, people choose their behaviour, behaviour can be modified by fear of punishment, society, must provide the greatest good for the greatest number (utilitarianism) Individuals give up some freedom in return for social protection. The law: should not legislate morality, must be written, transparent, rational, and just, no torture.
