Penology
Penology
Penology (pronounced: /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/), also known as Punishment Theory, is a sub-component of Criminology that deals with the philosophy and practice of various societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities, and satisfy public opinion via an appropriate treatment regime for persons convicted of criminal offences.
Etymology
The term "Penology" comes from the Latin 'poena' which means "punishment" and the Greek 'logia' which means "study of".
Related Terms
- Prison: A facility in which inmates are forcibly confined and denied a variety of freedoms under the authority of the state as punishment for various crimes.
- Probation: The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.
- Parole: The early release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions, under the supervision of a parole officer.
- Rehabilitation (penology): Aims to transform an offender into a valuable member of society. Its primary goal is to prevent further offense by convincing the offender that their conduct was wrong.
- Recidivism: The act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after they have either experienced negative consequences of that behavior, or have been treated or trained to extinguish that behavior.
- Capital punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Penology
- Wikipedia's article - Penology
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