Classical Theories on Crime

Assumptions of the Classical School

• People are Rational
• Punishment Deters Crime

Testing the Assumptions

• Are criminals aware of certainty and severity of punishment?
• Are adolescents able to calculate the costs/benefits accurately?

Why are Offenders Punished

• General Deterrence
• Specific Deterrence
• Incapacitation
• Retribution

How Are Offenders Punished?

• Corporal Punishment
• Banishment
• Incarceration
• Restitution
• Capital Punishment

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