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1 Canada’s Penal System

2 Review of the Criminal Justice System The Police: maintains public order by enforcing law Judicial System: court system that determines guilt through strict rules and procedures Penal System: those found guilty of criminal offense face a range of consequences

3 Punishment and Its Goals Retribution: the belief that a wrong done by an individual should be met with an equivalent form of suffering “eye for an eye” Deterrence: the attempt to prevent further criminal behaviour through punishment...tries to prevent re-offending Rehabilitation: view that the offender can be brought back into society through education, therapy or positive supportive environment

4 Prisons as Social Control Prisons originally built as efficient way to punish, discipline, and rehabilitate criminals Is this effective? Recidivism rate: the rate at which criminals repeat their offences and return to prison

5 Alternatives to Prison Compensations Apologies Essays Counseling programs Conditional discharges Secure custody Open custody Probation Fines Community service

6 American Example http://www.aetv.com/beyond-scared- straight/videohttp://www.aetv.com/beyond-scared- straight/video

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