Punishment Theories and Methods

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What defines Sentenced Prisoners?

Members of a Security Threat Group.

Offenders serving a sentence after conviction. (correct)

Individuals detained for investigation purposes.

Detainees under protective custody.

Which category includes individuals detained due to a threat to community safety?

Security Threat Group

Detention Prisoners

Prisoners on Safekeeping (correct)

Sentenced Prisoners

Which group is characterized by adopting principles that aim to overthrow government authority?

Terrorist Group

Security Threat Group

Subversive Group (correct)

Prison Gangs

What is a characteristic of a Terrorist Group as defined in the content?

They engage in acts like piracy and mutiny. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding a Security Threat Group?

It can be any ongoing group or gang with three or more members. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory asserts that punishment serves to restore a balance between pleasure and pain?

Secular Theory of Punishment Signup and view all the answers

What practice involves shaming the offender as a form of punishment?

Social Degradation Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary objective of the Canonical Church's court system during medieval times?

To promote reformation and selflessness Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of expiation or atonement in punishment primarily aim to achieve?

Appeasement of the offended public Signup and view all the answers

What punishment involves exiling an offender from a specified territory?

Banishment of Exile Signup and view all the answers

Under which philosophical school is the concept of individual responsibility emphasized as a free moral agent?

Classical School Signup and view all the answers

Which punishment strategy includes the act of shaving the head and legs of an individual before execution?

Shaving Signup and view all the answers

According to the Judean Christian Theory, punishment is seen as having what fundamental purpose?

Redemptive Purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deterrence in the context of punishment?

To demonstrate the consequences of crime to others Signup and view all the answers

Which school of thought focuses on studying the criminal rather than the crime itself?

Modern Clinic School Signup and view all the answers

What does the practice of 'transportation of prisoners' entail?

Relocation of prisoners to distant areas Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of incapacitation and protection in punishment entail?

Holding offenders in conditions where they cannot harm others Signup and view all the answers

Which punishment strategy is characterized by inhumane acts such as maiming or mutilation?

Physical Torture Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the concept of utilitarianism, which involves calculating actions based on pleasure or pain?

Jeremy Bentham Signup and view all the answers

What does the law's individualization of punishment allow judges to do?

Make decisions based on individual case circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of reformation and rehabilitation in the context of punishment?

To change the offender's belief system and actions Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is recognized as a founder of the Classical School of Thought related to crime and punishment?

Cesare Beccaria Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant recommendation made by John Howard for prison reform?

Segregation of prisoners based on gender Signup and view all the answers

Which law code originated from Mesopotamia and is considered the oldest known law code still in existence?

Code of Ur-Nammu Signup and view all the answers

Which of these reforms was NOT part of the Reformatory Movement in correctional fields?

Severe punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which prison concept comes from the Greco-Roman term 'presidio'?

Prison Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the Spanish Civil Code, which became effective in the Philippines on December 7, 1889?

Introduction of the Revised Penal Code Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of punishment did Jeremy Bentham primarily focus on in his reforms?

Punishment for deterrence Signup and view all the answers

What was a distinguishing feature of early prison systems influenced by Roman Law?

Emphasis on punitive practices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Separate Facility for Heinous Crimes Act established by Republic Act No. 11928?

To establish a distinct facility for individuals convicted of heinous crimes Signup and view all the answers

Which ranking classification does not exist within the listed corrections personnel?

Prison Director (PD) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'Minimum Security' prisoners?

Prisoners who can reasonably be trusted under open conditions Signup and view all the answers

How many rules are included in the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners?

122 Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical principle emphasized by the Nelson Mandela Rules regarding the treatment of prisoners?

All prisoners should be treated with respect for their dignity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a profession or career path for criminologists?

Probation Judges Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of prisoner management do the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules cover?

Treatment of prisoners and management standards Signup and view all the answers

Which group is specifically mentioned as being served by the Separate Facilities for PDLs Convicted of Heinous Crimes?

Persons deprived of liberty convicted of heinous crimes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Forms of Torture and Punishment

Physical Torture: Involves maiming, mutilation, or inflicting inhumane pain.
Social Degradation: Offenders face public shame as a form of punishment.
Shaving as Punishment: Shaving the head and legs of prisoners before electric chair executions.
Banishment or Exile: Prohibits an offender from entering specified territories.
Transportation of Prisoners: Moving inmates to different locations for execution.

Purposes and Justifications of Punishment

Retribution: State-imposed punishment for societal balance; offenders face consequences for their actions.
Expiation or Atonement: Group vengeance as a means to appease offended communities.
Deterrence: Punishment serves as a lesson to both offenders and potential law violators.
Incapacitation and Protection: Ensures public safety by detaining offenders in secure environments.
Reformation and Rehabilitation: Focuses on changing beliefs and assisting offenders to reintegrate into society.

Theories Influencing Punishment

Secular Theory of Punishment (Aristotle): Advocates for a balance of pleasure and pain; offenders suffer in proportion to their crimes.
Judean Christian Theory: Punishment has a redemptive purpose, embodying moral leadership.
Pillars of Canon Law: Emphasizes church reformation over state punishment during medieval times.
Individualization of Punishment: Allows discretion for judges based on circumstances of cases.
Classical School: Presents the idea that individuals are responsible for their actions as free moral agents.
Neo-Classical School: Judges may impose sentences within limits based on specific crime circumstances.
Positive School: Individual responsibility is defined with a focus on understanding criminal behavior.
Modern Clinic School: Prioritizes the study of the criminal rather than the crime.
Utilitarianism (Jeremy Bentham): Actions are judged based on potential pleasure or pain outcomes.

Historical Codes and Legal Practices

Code of Ur-Nammu: The oldest known law code from Mesopotamia, provides early legal principles.
Spanish Civil Code: Influenced Philippine laws with a blend of Roman Law principles, adopted in 1889.

Prison Structure and Classification

Early Prison Concepts: Originated from the word ‘presidio’, symbolizing confinement or restraint.
Types of Prisoners:
- Detained Prisoners: Awaiting trial or hearing.
- Sentenced Prisoners: Serve time following conviction.
- Safekeeping Prisoners: Protect community from specific individuals, often mentally ill.

Security Categories in Prisons

Minimum Security: Trustworthy inmates serving sentences under less restrictive conditions.
Prisoner Classifications: Includes various gangs and groups, such as Security Threat Groups and Terrorist Groups.

Legislative Reform

Republic Act No. 11928: Establishes separate facilities for persons convicted of heinous crimes.
United Nations Rules: Sets minimum standards for prisoner treatment, emphasizes dignity and prohibits torture.

Career Opportunities in Corrections

Correctional Officers: Manage inmate populations.
Jail Guards: Ensure security and order within prisons.
Parole and Probation Officers: Supervise offenders released from incarceration.

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Explore the philosophical and theoretical perspectives on punishment, including physical torture and social degradation. This quiz delves into correctional approaches from classical to secular theories, highlighting key thinkers like Aristotle. Measure your understanding of how these theories influence correctional practices.