The Dunedin Study in New Zealand focuses on deterrence theory, or the perceived risks of being caught or punished. Researchers began collecting data in 1972 on participants who were 18 years of ...

There is a lot of talk about Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act amendment for more stringent punishment but official data for 2016 shows just 36,000 offences registered under the Act ...

Deterrence theory, as initially articulated by Cesare Beccaria, ... PhD is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the School of Justice and Public Safety, ...

But progressive vs. law-and-order prosecution suggests at least two separate theories. Deterrence – swift, sure, and severe punishment shapes “the choice calculation of potential offenders,” reducing ...