Placing offenders in custody or executing them so they will not offend again involves the theory of:

a. Incapacitation
b. Deterrence
c. Rehabilitation
d. Just deserts


a. Incapacitation

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A. Alternatives B. Consequences C. Ends D. Means

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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