12 Questions
What is the focus of the new approach to crime control, as described in the text?
The number of people participating in programs
What is the term used to describe the relocation of responsibility for crime control?
Responsibilisation
What is the primary goal of the 'Punitive Control' strategy?
To restore faith in the criminal justice system
What is the consequence of not restoring faith in the criminal justice system?
A rise in vigilante justice
What is the characteristic of the US approach to crime control, according to the text?
A focus on incapacitation of dangerous offenders
What is the underlying approach to decision-making in the 'Culture of Control'?
An economic style of reasoning
What is the primary challenge faced by the criminal justice state?
Meeting the public's demand for security
What is the underlying assumption of Strategy A, Adaptation?
Crime is a normal feature of contemporary life
What is the role of technology in the 'Adaptation' strategy?
It facilitates the systemisation and rationalisation of criminal justice
What is the result of the commercialisation of justice?
Private businesses are involved in crime control and management
What is the underlying approach of 'Adaptation' in dealing with crime?
Treating crime as a risk to be managed
What is the consequence of 'Defining deviance down'?
Society becomes more tolerant of deviant behavior
This quiz explores the challenges of crime control, the limitations of the criminal justice system, and the conflicting expectations of the public. It delves into the 'myth' of sovereign crime control and discusses potential strategies for addressing the issue. Take this quiz to test your understanding of crime control policies and their predicaments.
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