What is the function of punishment? Why is punishment important, in your opinion?

What will be an ideal response?


Punishment functions as a form of social control.

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According to the text, the most effective response to sexual assaults employs a collaborative team approach that includes a police officer, victim advocate, and a medical practitioner/nurse, who conducts the sexual assault exam and collects evidence from the victim's body

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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______ is a comprehensive program used in secondary schools that reduces school disorder and aims to improve the school environment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A judge explains to the courtroom observers that she has just sentenced a convicted murderer to death in order to prevent that person from murdering again. Which punishment justification is the judge offering?

a. Retribution b. Specific deterrence c. General deterrence d. Rehabilitation e. Incapacitation

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___________________ activities prevent an emergency, reduce the change of an emergency happening, or reduce the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies

a. Mitigation b. Preparedness c. Resumption d. Response

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