Purposes of imprisonment

Question 1

Punishment

Answer 1

depending on how long the term is, imprisonment can achieve punishment given it’s punitive nature and the fact that offenders lose their freedom

Question 2

Specific deterrence

Answer 2

Imprisonment can achieve specific deterrence given the nature of imprisonment

Question 3

Denunciation

Answer 3

By taking away persons liberty, imprisonment sends a strong message to the community that this type of behaviour is not acceptable

Question 4

Rehabilitation

Answer 4

Can be achieved depending on the offender and the programs

Question 4

Protection

Answer 4

Protection is achieved as the offender is removed from society, but there should also be consideration to a long term protection

Question 5

General deterrence

Answer 5

Imprisonment an act as a general deterrence because of its custodial nature and given the seriousness of the sanction