PLS1502 assignment 1

CMY 3704

FORMAL REACTION TO

CRIME

SEMESTER 2

ASSESSMENT 1

COMPULSORY ESSAY

(Unique number: 681757)




Open Rubric

, Title: The Use of Imprisonment as a Sentencing Option in South Africa: A Critical Analysis

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Definition of Key Concepts

3. Historical Context of Imprisonment in South Africa

4. Factors Influencing Imprisonment Rates

 Socioeconomic Factors

 Legislative and Policy Considerations

 Criminal Justice System Efficiency

5. Critique of Imprisonment as a Sentencing Option

 Overcrowding and Inhumane Conditions

 High Cost of Incarceration

 Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups

 Limited Rehabilitation Opportunities

6. Alternatives to Imprisonment

 Community-Based Sentencing

 Restorative Justice

 Diversion Programs

7. Practical Examples

 Successful Rehabilitation Initiatives

 Case Studies of Alternative Sentencing

8. Conclusion

9. List of References