Aims of Punishment Flashcards
(4 cards)
What is Reformation in the context of criminal justice?
Reformation involves rehabilitation, education, and probation to help criminals gain qualifications or training. It benefits both the prisoner and society by reducing the likelihood of re-offending and lowering costs associated with incarceration.
Example: Meeting weekly with a social worker during probation.
What is Deterrence?
Deterrence aims to discourage others from committing similar crimes through measures such as corporal and capital punishment or harsh jail sentences.
Example: Harsh jail sentences serve as a warning to potential offenders.
What does Retribution mean?
Retribution is the principle of ‘an eye for an eye,’ where punishment is proportionate to the crime, such as the death penalty for murder.
What is the purpose of Protection in criminal justice?
Protection involves removing a criminal from society to prevent them from harming others, through measures like jail sentences, curfews with electronic tags, or bans from certain areas or activities.
