Transcript Unit 7!!!!
CJ 212 Crime Prevention Unit 7 Seminar Unit 7 seminar • Welcome to Unit 7!!!! • Unit 7 Written Assignment – Describe a Local Crime Prevention Program • 1. Identify a local crime prevention program • 2. Using course information, describe components/elements, philosophy, goals, strengths/weaknesses, ethical issues, and effectiveness of program • Minimum 3 pages of written text (not including cover and reference pages) • Include title page and APA format for citations Unit 7 seminar • Treatment and Rehabilitation to Prevent Crime • Unpopular with some because seen as “soft” on crime and evidence does not support • Supporters have abandoned goals of incapacitation, retribution and deterrence • Premised on the Positive Perspective (deterministic view of people) • Major problem with effectiveness of treatment is the lack of a uniform definition Unit 7 seminar • Definition -- A planned correctional intervention that targets for change internal and/or social criminogenic factors with the goal of reducing recidivism and, where possible, of improving other aspects of an offender’s life • Treatment works for some, not for others because offenders are different: • Risk – some offenders are higher risk than others • Need – needs vary, including social skills, education, housing, etc. • Responsivity – general (treatment method) and specific (learning styles, literacy, anxiety, attention, accepting responsibility, etc.) Unit 7 seminar • Methods used to treat, with hopes of rehabilitation • Morals Training • Studies show link between moral judgment and crime • Key is assumption that people can be changed • Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) – improve offender’s awareness of decisions and higher moral reasoning • Reasoning Training • Assume need to improve offender’s ability to make decisions Unit 7 seminar • People are impulsive and in need of “correction” • Anger Management • Some people are just plain angry :D • If anger linked to criminal behavior, may be able to discourage offending by managing/controlling anger • Victim Awareness • Help offenders appreciate victims’ experience and understand impact of behavior on others • Improve offender’s sense of empathy Unit 7 seminar • Job Training • Education related to unemployment / If unemployment linked to crime, then job training can prevent crime • Problem – some crimes (such as auto theft) go up when unemployment goes down • Education as Job Training • Most criminals are undereducated • Push for GED programs and training • May not work because programs are voluntary Unit 7 seminar • Vocational Training • Used to train people to perform specific jobs with specific skills • Shows more promise than education • Correctional Industries • Goods and services produced by offenders during incarceration • Low pay and goods sold to state agencies • Shows more promise if also teach a vocation Unit 7 seminar • Work Release • Some inmates may be released from prison, temporarily, to work • Little research to suggest this prevents future crime • Questions ??? • Unit 8 Seminar next week !!!! • Have a great week !!!!