RS7 · Part A Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment mind map

Crime

• Law and morality: Law and morality overlap without being identical
• Poverty: Conditions can create pressure; responsibility remains
• Addiction: Treatment and support; assess individual circumstances
• Greed and hate: Greed and hate harm property, life and dignity

Motives

• Unjust laws: Conscience and justice; assess harm and proportionality

Aims

• Retribution: Deserved proportionate response; not uncontrolled revenge
• Deterrence: Discourage crime; effectiveness needs evidence
• Reformation: Education and treatment support a new beginning

Connections

• Crime → Motives: Causes and intentions affect responsibility for crime
• Aims → Crime: Understanding causes can inform reformative punishment