Punishment 1

Question 1

Deterrence

Answer 1

To prevent a crime from occurring in the first place through the threat of a harsh punishment

Question 2

Incapacitation

Answer 2

Protecting potential victims by imprisoning criminals. This can be capital punishment or restrictions placed on offenders’ freedom outside prison

Question 3

Rehabilitation

Answer 3

Preventing future crime by changing offenders’ attitudes, values or behaviour (community service)

Question 4

Retribution

Answer 4

Society giving a fair and just punishment to offenders. Joyce- this is ‘akin to vengeance’

Question 5

Capital punishment

Answer 5

Death penalty

Question 6

Prison

Answer 6

A state of confinement used to punish criminals for their crimes. This also protects society.

Question 7

Community service

Answer 7

Unpaid work performed by prisoners to make amends with society and in an attempt to rehabilitate them.

Question 8

Fine

Answer 8

A sum of money paid by an individual to a court of law or other form of authority as a punishment for an offense.