Theories of punishment 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesCrime and PunishmentGCSEAll boards Created by: LeahCreated on: 05-02-13 18:48 what are the four theories of punishment? deterrence, reform, rehabilitation, retribution 1 of 13 what is deterrence? The idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will put people off committing crimes 2 of 13 what does it mean by reform? the idea that punishments should try to change criminals so they wont reoffend 3 of 13 what does it mean by rehabilitation? to restore to normal life 4 of 13 what does it mean by retribution? the idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong 5 of 13 what are the arguments for deterrence? it does put people off committing a crime if theyve been punished themselves or if they see someone else punished 6 of 13 what are the arguments against deterrence? 3 details It doesnt always put people off, many serious crmes are committed on the spur of the moment, offenders reoffend 7 of 13 what are the arguments for retribution? people feel that justice has been served 8 of 13 what are the arguments against retribution? most people wont ever be satisfied with the level of punishment-it wont change the situation 9 of 13 what are the arguments for reform? the idea is that prisoners wont want to re offend and they are given a second chance through rehabilitation 10 of 13 what are the arguments against reform? 3 details most criminals reoffend, its hard to start again with a criminal record, some people think its not fair to give a free education 11 of 13 what are the arguments for protection? people feel safer knowing that dangerous criminals are in prison 12 of 13 what are the arguments against protection? still dangerous criminals on the street that have not been caught so we dont feel safe 13 of 13
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