AC 2.2 Discuss the aims of punishment Flashcards
1
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What is retribution?
A
Linked to the concept for ‘an eye for an eye’ or ‘a tooth for a tooth’.
It is the closest thing to revenge
The severity of the crime determines the punishment
2
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Examples of retribution
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Examples of retribution includes
- Prison
- Hard labor
- Death penalty
3
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What is rehabilitation?
A
Rehabilitation is to help change a person’s behaviour for the future in order to integrate them back into society.
4
Q
Give examples of rehabilitation
A
Examples of rehabilitation includes
- Drug and alcohol abuse programme
- Anger management courses
- Community sentences
- Education and training that helps the individual to find meaningful work in society to help them remain law-abiding
5
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What is deterrence?
A
General - The idea that the purpose of punishment is to put people off committing crime and doing the same
