Forms of Punishment

Protection

Protecting the general public from the criminal - for example, putting an arsonist in prison.

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Retribution

The criminal having done to them what they did - for example, a murderer facing the death penalty.

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Reformation

Helping the criminal to change from their old ways - for example, teaching a thief legal ways to earn money.

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Deterrence

Putting future criminals off of committing a crime, and preventing reoffenders - for example, a fine for speeding.

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Vindication

The criminal must be punished in order for the law to be respected - this covers all types of punishment.

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Reparation

Making up for the crime committed, or giving something back to society - for example, community service.

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Other cards in this set

The criminal having done to them what they did - for example, a murderer facing the death penalty.

Retribution

Helping the criminal to change from their old ways - for example, teaching a thief legal ways to earn money.

Putting future criminals off of committing a crime, and preventing reoffenders - for example, a fine for speeding.

The criminal must be punished in order for the law to be respected - this covers all types of punishment.

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