Post by pacino2367 on Feb 11, 2007 13:11:06 GMT -5
In review, experience has brandished one certain truth to criminal behavior: people are responsible for their own actions and they exercise (actively or passively) free will in deliberating their choices.
In support of this observation, utilitarian criminologists, Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794) and Jeremy Bentham (1748-1833), suggest the core concept that (a) people choose all behavior, including criminal behavior, (b) their choices can be controlled by the fear of punishment, and (c) the more severe, certain, and swift the punishment, the greater its ability to control criminal behavior.
In 1975, political scientist, James Q. Wilson, suggested in his book "Thinking about Crime" (and Larry J. Siegel wrote) persons who are likely to commit crime lack inhibition against misconduct, value the excitement and thrills of breaking the law, have a low stake in conformity, and are willing to take greater chances than the average person. If they could be convinced that their actions will bring severe punishment, only the totally irrational will be willing to engage in crime.
Prior to engaging in criminal behavior, most offenders quickly evaluate and consider the "Pleasure vs. Pain" theorem. Crime theorist, Robert Clarke, proposed three types of crime prevention tactics: increase the effort needed to commit the crime, increase the risks of committing the crime, and reduce the rewards for committing the crime.
In support of this observation, utilitarian criminologists, Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794) and Jeremy Bentham (1748-1833), suggest the core concept that (a) people choose all behavior, including criminal behavior, (b) their choices can be controlled by the fear of punishment, and (c) the more severe, certain, and swift the punishment, the greater its ability to control criminal behavior.
In 1975, political scientist, James Q. Wilson, suggested in his book "Thinking about Crime" (and Larry J. Siegel wrote) persons who are likely to commit crime lack inhibition against misconduct, value the excitement and thrills of breaking the law, have a low stake in conformity, and are willing to take greater chances than the average person. If they could be convinced that their actions will bring severe punishment, only the totally irrational will be willing to engage in crime.
Prior to engaging in criminal behavior, most offenders quickly evaluate and consider the "Pleasure vs. Pain" theorem. Crime theorist, Robert Clarke, proposed three types of crime prevention tactics: increase the effort needed to commit the crime, increase the risks of committing the crime, and reduce the rewards for committing the crime.