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What is the core principle of the penal system in Penal Welfarism?
Rehabilitation of offenders
What are the theoretical conditions that underpinned Penal Welfarism?
Positivist theories of crime causation
What is the approach to managing/reducing crime in the adaptation phase?
Managing crime as an everyday risk
What is the most common non-custodial sentence in Magistrates' Court?
Fines
What are the four starting points for an indeterminate sentence?
Mandatory life for murder, discretionary life, automatic s2 life, automatic life
What are the aggravating factors that can influence sentencing?
Previous convictions, offended on bail or licence, motivated by victim's disability, race, sexuality, religion, planned offence, influence of alcohol or drugs, abuse of position of trust/vulnerable victim, committed with others, multiple victims
Test your knowledge of penal welfarism with this quiz! Learn about the core principle of the penal system, the role of penal experts, and the political consensus surrounding the rehabilitation of offenders. Discover how this approach is underpinned by low crime rates and social and economic features of 20th-century society. Challenge yourself to identify the key characteristics of penal welfarism and enhance your understanding of this important topic.
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