Aims Of Punishment Flashcards
1
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Name the 5 aims of punishment
A
Retribution, Rehabilitation, Deterrence, Public protection, Reparation
2
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Define retribution
A
Ensuring the offender gets what they deserve and that a sufficient measure of justice is reached
3
Q
Define rehabilitation
A
Aim to reform offenders and reintroduce them into society as a better person
4
Q
Define public protection
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Punishment must serve the purpose of protecting society from dangerous criminals
5
Q
Define deterrence
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Aim of individual deterrence is to ensure an offender does not reoffend
6
Q
Define reparation
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Involves compensating the victim(s) of a crime by ordering the offender to pay a sum of money to the victim
