Durkheim theorized that the main purposes of punishment were to:

a. Affirm social values and promote social solidarity
b. Punish the offender and compensate the victim
c. Deter the offender and the general public
d. Rehabilitate the offender and protect society


a. Affirm social values and promote social solidarity

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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