The aims of punishment

Question	Answer
Protection	keeping the public safe from being harmed, threatened or injured by criminals e.g. murders sent to prision
Retribution	getting even with the person who has committed a crime. it is getting revenge and giving them what they deserve e.g. Death penelty
Deterrence	putting people off committing crimes by having consequences e.g. Fines
Reformation	to change some ones behavior for the better and help them to change their attitude e.g. Therapy, community service
Vindication	offenders must be punished to show that the law is right and must be respected at all times e.g. Fines, bands, prision
Reparation	designed to help the offender give something back to the community and wider society e.g. community service

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	Created by beahope over 12 years ago