Discussion:
What impact have positivism and the classical school of criminology had on the basic structure of the criminal justice system and the focus of its policies? Review the below criminal justice strategies and explain whether they are more congruent with the ideas of positivism or the classical school:
- Three strikes laws
- Vocational training for offenders
- Mandatory minimum sentences
- The insanity defense
- The death penalty
Explain the specifics about the penalties that led to your opinion. In addition, explain whether you think most policies in the system have the goal of:
- Using punishment or threat of punishment to deter people from committing crime.
- Trying to prevent criminal behavior or correct and treat it once it occurs.
Use references cite sources.