Treatment Concepts in Fighting Crimes

Treatment Concepts in Fighting Crimes

Explain the differences between the treatment and punishment concepts.

There has been an increased need for prosecutions, harsher punishments, and greater law enforcement due to increased crime and violence. Because of the government's use of coercive measures, crime rates have dropped somewhat. It has become more difficult for the government to protect the general population and to look out for the general well-being of criminals because of the government's efforts to be harsh on criminals (Orlova, 2017). As a result, punishment only impacts the conditions contributing to criminal behavior, such as substance misuse, mental illness, and unemployment. As a result, only a tiny percentage of those incarcerated for a crime receive therapy, and an even smaller percentage of those released from prison receive complete intensive care.

Topic Summary

Criminals can now receive treatment instead of punishment. As an alternative to incarceration, treatment may include support services, treatment in jail, and aid upon release. In terms of lowering crime, correctional treatment looks more beneficial because it lowers the likelihood of drug recidivism and relapse. Treatment programs for parolees in the community after their release have been proven to reduce crime rates significantly (López-Gallego, 2020). Societally and politically, it is preferable to provide therapy instead of harsh punishment. Ex-offenders who complete treatment while jailed and get post-release vocational, educational, and aftercare services usually lead lives free of criminal activity and illegal substance use. In addition, most ex-offenders who are released from jail find employment, adding $68,000 annually to the local economy.

Impact of crime treatment on Juveniles and the Juvenile Justice System

Numerous studies have revealed the impact of parental drug usage on their children, who in many cases resort to criminal activity to meet their most basic requirements. Most of them give up their education to work in the drug trade and provide for themselves or their families in the worst-case scenario (Chesney-Lind & Chagnon, 2015). Anger and a desire to retaliate may ensue if the burden of punishment is placed squarely on the shoulders of minors. There is an increase in criminal behavior as a result of this Counseling for criminals might help them better understand the problems in their lives and work toward fixing them.

List the cultural and diversity issues present in your chosen juvenile justice problem

Young people's well-being and productivity will be critical to the future growth and well-being of the global economy. Unfortunately, juvenile delinquency has hurt most young people's lives and their ability to contribute positively to society. Young people aged 16 and 17 are commonly involved in the criminal justice system in states like Connecticut. After being released from prison, most young individuals tend to degenerate and lose their place in society. These children face difficulties interacting with members of the general population since they are viewed as criminals, even among youngsters in similar situations. Because of this, people cannot change their bad habits and continue to engage in criminal conduct ("United States: The present juvenile justice system," 2017). Because juniors are more adaptable and less accountable, structural advances have made it possible to provide preferential treatment for juniors. As a result, juniors have gained an advantage over seniors. Illinois, for example, has a structure in place where private sessions are held and where, in addition to other things, instruction and supervision are provided. These meetings are held in private.

How a given strategy works best depending upon the nature of the crime

The United States government is taking action against those responsible for criminal conduct in the country. Many offenders are sentenced to long prison terms, which can negatively impact their lives and those close to them. A direct result of this is that tens of thousands of people who are incarcerated and without receiving treatment are released back into society in a worse state than when they were first taken in. Individuals recently released from jail often return to criminal activity, raising the overall delinquency level within communities. Government budgets at all levels bear the weight of jail operations because of the enormous social and financial expenses involved. In 1996, the cost of running an essential prison in the United States was $7 billion ("United States: The present juvenile justice system," 2017). In 1997, that cost had risen to $38 billion, according to official records.

How addressing treatment contributes to the goal of a more just society

Providing a variety of treatment choices for young offenders can help to build a more equitable society. To exist in a just society, everyone must be able to reason and make decisions that are in their best interests. Strengthening the community by caring for these folks helps build a strong community that strives for better conditions for everyone. Counseling for teenagers can help them establish values that are important for their well-being as well as the progress of the community. In a just society, the ability of people to modify their conduct can be enhanced by the availability of therapy and an increased supply of resources (Clair, 2022). Treatment for mental health concerns improves the chances of children participating in community activities and contributing well.

Analyze the empirical research

According to Clair (2022), a just society cannot be built by penalizing these sectors because doing so will worsen the current global wealth gap. Unfairness makes it more likely that people will engage in socially inappropriate behavior, which expands the population of children and adolescents. Mental health issues should be addressed as a matter of public health so that those struggling can lead more normal lives.

References

Chesney-Lind, M., & Chagnon, N. (2015). Gender, delinquency, and youth justice. The Handbook of Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, 101-120. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118513217.ch9

Clair, M. (2022). Book review: Punishment without crime: How our massive misdemeanor system traps the innocent and makes America more Unequal by Alexandra Natapoff. Punishment & Society, 146247452210806. https://doi.org/10.1177/14624745221080698

López-Gallego, L. (2020). Gendered punishment practices performed on female adolescents in their passage through the uruguayan juvenile justice system. Oñati Socio-legal Series, 10(2), 313-331. https://doi.org/10.35295/osls.iisl/0000-0000-0000-1070

Orlova, O. (2017). Orlova O.O. Treatment or punishment of degrading treatment, inhuman treatment or punishment and torture: Destinguishing of concepts. Naukovyy Visnyk Dnipropetrovs'kogo Derzhavnogo Universytety Vnutrishnikh Sprav, 3, 62-68. https://doi.org/10.31733/2078-3566-2017-3-62-68

United States: The present juvenile justice system. (2017). Juvenile Justice in Britain and the United States, 88-104. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315092225-4