Which aspect of deterrence theory do theorists believe to have the greatest effect on deterring crime

Tom Squires asked May 4, 2022

4,949 views

20 votes

Tom Squires asked May 4, 2022

2.6k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

21 votes

Specific deterrence suggests that criminal sanctions should be so powerful that known criminals will never repeat their criminal acts.

Sachin Yadav answered May 9, 2022

2.5k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers