Purpose of Sanctions - 3.1.12

Question 1

what are the 5 main purposes of sanctions?

Answer 1

• deterrence (general/specific)
• rehabilitation
• denunciation
• puishment
• protection

Question 2

What is the purpose of rehabilitation?

Answer 2

• addresses the underlying reasons for offending and treat them.

the most appropriate sanction is CCO as the offender can participate in rehabilitative programs

Question 3

what is the purpose of deterrence?

Answer 3

• discourages the offender from recommitting and the community

general deterrence: deters the community
specific deterrence: deters the offender
The court will give a more severe sentence as they believe it will discourage reoffending

Question 4

what is the purpose of protection?

Answer 4

• safeguard the community from offenders, stops them from committing further offences

most appropriate sanction is imprisonment

Question 5

what is the purpose of punishment?

Answer 5

• aims to penalise offenders by allowing the community to seek reveneg through the legal system. ensures victims doe not take matters into their own hands
• judges must evaluate and decide on a punishment that is proportionate to the crime

Question 6

what is the purpose of denunciation?

Answer 6

-to publicly criticise the offender’s criminal behaviour, and how their actions went against the moral and ethical standards of society
- demonstrates the community’s disapproval
- display’s court’s lack of tolerance