Aim Of Punishment : Reformation Flashcards
Definition of reformation
Giving offender opportunities to change behaviour so they do not reoffend again
Example : education in prison, rehab , skill
KEY POINT:
Reform trust : prisons invest in education, skill program so less likely to reoffend
Christian view :
“Go and sin no more “ when women caught in adultery
Allow reformation is most loving thing to do and WHAT JESUS WOULD DO.
Sikhism view :
“God is in each element of creation “ allows everyone to reform even worse criminals
Justice is a virtue so punishment should be fair for all
Core concept Christian
Following Jesus example leads to salvation
parable of sheep’s and goat
Sikhism core concept :
Follow virtue is Gurmukh and can advance in khands and tech mukti