What you'll learn
Religious and non-religious views on crime, justice and punishment.
Crime and its causes
- Causes of crime (poverty, upbringing, addiction, opposition to unjust laws).
- Attitudes to different types of crime and to law.
Aims of punishment
- Deterrence, retribution, reformation and protection.
- Forgiveness and the treatment of criminals; views on the death penalty.
Exam tips
- Learn the four aims of punishment and apply them to examples.
- Balance justice with forgiveness in evaluations.
Common mistakes
- Confusing retribution with revenge.
- Giving only one aim of punishment when evaluating.