Punishment does not always deter crime from "summary" of The Mythology of Crime and Criminal Justice by Victor E. Kappeler,Gary W. Potter
The idea that punishment is an effective deterrent to crime is deeply ingrained in our society. However, the reality is that the relationship between punishment and crime is much more complex and nuanced than many people believe. While it is true that punishment can deter some individuals from committing crimes, research has shown that it is not always an effective deterrent. One reason for this is that individuals who are likely to commit crimes often do not consider the potential punishment before engaging in criminal behavior. Many offenders act impulsively or are driven by factors such as poverty, addiction, or mental illness, which may outweigh any potential consequences of punishment. In these cases, the threat of punishment is unlikel...
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