AC2.2 discuss the aims of punishment

Question 1

what are the aims of punishment

Answer 1

retribution, rehabilitation, deterrence, public protection, reparation, denunciation

Question 2

what does retribution do as an aim of punishment

Answer 2

• based on the idea that the offender deserves the punishment
• getting there just deserved
• doesn’t seek to alter future behaviour only punish

Question 3

what does rehabilitation do as an aim of punishment

Answer 3

• aims to reform offenders so they do not reoffend
• e.g. community sentences, completing education courses
• allows the pronto remain a functioning member of society

Question 4

what does deterrence do as an aim of punishment

Answer 4

individual deterrence
- its a punishment imposed specifically and directly on them to stop them from committing crime
- e.g. suspended prison sentence
general deterrence
- fear of punishment that prevents others from committing similar crimes
e.g. long prison sentences or harsh punishments

Question 5

what does public protection do as a aim of punishment

Answer 5

• aims to protect the public from the offender
• curfews can be used as well as prison

Question 6

what does reparation do as an aim of punishment

Answer 6

• involves compensating the victim
• offender may have to pay them money
• could also try and fix the relationship between offender and victim

Question 7

what does denunciation do as an aim of punishment

Answer 7

• helps reinforce morals
• try’s to teach them new morals