MLA Abstract:
Caleigh [Reporter]: Welcome to the discussion of the effectiveness of laws in the deterrence of criminal actions. During this research proposal we will dive into questioning if laws dissuade crime and if various preventative measures are better for achieving this goal. During this reading we will be joined by Author who is an expert in these fields.
Author: Hello fellow readers!
Caleigh: Author, how would you define deterrence theory and its relation to the prevention of crimes?
Author: Deterrence theory plays a key role in the criminal justice system. The theory infers that the threat of punishment within itself will deter citizens from committing crimes. The deterrence theory’s effectiveness is controlled by many factors.
Caleigh: Please continue, what are the factors that the deterrence theory’s effectiveness is controlled by?
Author: Well Caleigh, the deep-rooted social and economic factors are the influential characteristics of this plot. For instance, if the criminal is from a poverty-ridden area and feels like they need to commit criminal actions to survive they might not be deterred due to some punishments. However, the certainty, swiftness, and severity of the punishments enforced by the laws could still impact the potential criminal’s choice in his or her actions.
Caleigh: Thank you so much for your clarification on this subject. We look forward to hearing more about your theories on how laws impact the amount of crime that occurs soon.
