Jamil has recently been released from a two-year prison sentence for burglary. Since his release, he has struggled to make decisions for himself, often waiting for instructions as he did in prison. He has also found it difficult to find employment, and has spent time reconnecting with former cellmates who have proposed committing another break-in.
Discuss the psychological effects of custodial sentencing and their relation to recidivism. Refer to Jamil's situation in your answer.
32 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Dealing with offending behaviour. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.