The (Non)Deterrent Potential of Prison Sanction Structure: A Review of Deterrence and Rational Choice in the Prison Context

Although correctional practitioners invoke deterrence principles to justify misconduct sanctioning practices, there is little work which examines whether these principles apply within prison settings. The current review examines the theoretical principles of deterrence and rational choice and releva...

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Main Author: Nur, Alexandra V. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2026
In: The prison journal
Year: 2026, Volume: 106, Issue: 1, Pages: 48-72
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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