The state’s easy, emotion-driven reforms run counter to the evidence about what works to prevent crime
Research on incarceration as a response to crime has consistently shown it has limited to no effect on reducing rates of reoffending, says Dr Ahona Guha.Research on incarceration as a response to crime has consistently shown it has limited to no effect on reducing rates of reoffending, says Dr Ahona Guha.
When we engage in reflexive law reform with an emphasis on longer sentences without a concomitant focus on rehabilitation, we are unlikely to deter future offending behaviour and may To truly reduce crime, it is important to understand the drivers of the offences, to target management and therapeutic efforts at them and to carefully utilise statistics to understand the demographics and relevant needs of offenders. For instance, research has demonstrated that
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