News tagged with deterrence

Study: Potential criminals deterred by longer sentences

Deterrence is often a stated goal of criminal sentencing guidelines, but there is debate about whether the threat of punishment actually discourages people from committing crimes. A new study published in the Journal of Po ...

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May 18, 2009 | 3.3 / 5 (3) | 2

Study identifies best approach to policing football matches

Research by the University of Liverpool has found that public disorder at football matches can be reduced when police adopt a policy of dialogue and facilitation rather than deterrence and force.

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Oct 21, 2011 | not rated yet | 1