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Citation |
Sanson A, Montgomery B, Gault U, Gridley H, Thomson D. Aust. Psychol. 1996; 31(3): 157-165. |
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(Copyright © 1996, Australian Psychological Society, Publisher Wiley-Blackwell) |
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Abstract |
In view of recent trends in Australia and overseas towards an increased reliance on punishment as a primary response to crime, this paper reviews the psychological research evidence on the efficacy of punishment, and considers alternatives to present trends. It discusses the circumstances under which punishment has positive and detrimental effects, and the limited ability of the justice system to deliver punishment in a manner which might achieve the goals of rehabilitation and deterrence against reoffence. |