Explain how and why, after 100 years of neglect by criminologists, there was a rebirth of deterrence theory.

Discussion Question

Refer to the Syllabus for more information.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WbT7_HmB3NllfRZ1k… Link is for Chapter 2

Part 1 (more from Module 2 – Chapter 2):

1. Explain the major assumptions/principles of deterrence theory.
2. Discuss some of the policy implications based on deterrence theory.

Part 2 (more from Module 3 – Chapter 3):

1. Explain how and why, after 100 years of neglect by criminologists, there was a rebirth of deterrence theory.

2. Provide a brief description of each of the waves/phases of deterrence research. Be sure to include:

a.) what each wave of research examined (in terms of data),

b.) what the findings showed/policy implications,

c.) the limitations of the research, and

d.) other relevant information.