CJ I - 4.1 Flashcards
1
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Punishment
A
Prevent undesired conduct. Provide retribution (“an eye for an eye”).
Offending Conduct
2
Q
Restitution
A
Make the victim “whole again” by having the offender directly or indirectly pay the victim.
Crime Victim
3
Q
Compensation
A
Make the victim “whole again” by having the state pay from damages to the victim.
Crime Victim
4
Q
Regulation
A
Control future conduct towards the best interests of the community (e.g., making it a crime or traffic violation to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content higher than a specified level).
The Entire Community
5
Q
Treatment or Rehabilitation
A
Change the offender’s behavior and, perhaps, personality.
Criminal Offender