Justice, Law, and the Individual · The Justice System
Sentencing and the Purpose of Prison
Evaluating the effectiveness of retribution, rehabilitation, and deterrence in the penal system.
Key Questions
- 1What would a just policy look like for rehabilitating non-violent offenders?
- 2Who should decide the length of a sentence: the judge, the public, or the victim?
- 3Is prison the most effective tool for reducing crime in a modern society?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Citizenship - The Justice SystemKS3: Citizenship - Rules and Laws
Year: Year 9
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice, Law, and the Individual
Period: The Justice System
Suggested Methodologies
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