PURPOSE OF PRISONS

Question 1

POINT - TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC

Answer 1

Explain - By keeping dangerous offenders away from society
Example - By locking up Aaron Campbell the police have stopped this potential psychopath from harming others

Question 2

TO REHABILITATE

Answer 2

Explain - To rehabilitate Offenders and stop them reoffending when they leave prison
Example - Polmont Prison provides educational opportunities to allow prisoners to gain qualifications