Control, punishment and victims
Description
This episode gives a comprehensive overview of sociological perspectives on crime control, punishment, and the penal system. An audio podcast explores various crime prevention strategies, including situational, environmental, and social/community approaches, linking them to different realist theories such as Right Realism and Left Realism. Additionally, the podcast discusses the functions of punishment from the viewpoints of Functionalists like Durkheim, Marxists, and Michel Foucault, highlighting the evolution from retributive to restitutive justice and the shift towards disciplinary power and surveillance. The second, unnamed source appears to be a video resource that further elaborates on realist theories and their practical applications in crime control and prevention, complementing the podcast's theoretical discussions.