Discuss deterrence as a goal of juvenile corrections. Is the threat of punishment an adequate deterrent when another goal is using the least restrictive alternative to punish?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers vary.
Police don't catch a high percentage of offenders.
Offenders may not believe they will be caught so threat ineffective.
Threat ineffective if punishment is only "slap on the wrist"
Conscience of offender a factor to be discussed; what if amoral?
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What will be an ideal response?