deterrence – The John Howard Society Of Alberta

3 Reasons Why Deterrence Doesn’t Work

by Chris Hay, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Alberta This blog entry is a continuation of our recent discussion about deterrence. Previously, we talked about the purpose of our criminal justice system and how it seems to be based on the concept of deterrence and how this might be a mistake. Here are the reasons why.…

Does deterrence work?

By Chris Hay

by Chris Hay, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Alberta What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? Does it exist for rehabilitation? For changing behavior? For societal protection? For show? For the creation of safer communities? For punishment? For deterrence? One could argue that it is here for each of these and possibly…