List and discuss the purposes of punishment. What do you believe should be the purpose of punishment? Do you agree with the present purpose of punishment? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will include the following:
a. Retribution – an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
b. Deterrence – discourage offenders from reoffending (specific deterrence) and discourage others from committing criminal acts (general deterrence)
c. Rehabilitation – appeals to the idealistic notion that people are essentially good and can transform their lives when encouraged and given support
d. Incapacitation – remove offenders from the general population
e. Restoration – compensate the victim and the community and make them whole once again
Students must then discuss their personal beliefs about the purpose of punishment
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The media that the public is most familiar with is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word