Vocabulary Retribution- Theory that includes harsh punishment for criminals, such as long prison sentences and uncomfortable prison conditions. Rehabilitation- Theory that includes offering counseling and education to criminals in hopes of turning them into law abiding citizens. Recidivism- Rate at which criminals recommit crimes. Detention- Punishment where a criminal is unable to leave a location, such as incarceration or house arrest. Probation- Punishment where a criminal can serve sentence out of prison provided they meet certain conditions. Parole- Early release for a prisoner.
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Vocabulary
Retribution- Theory that includes harsh punishment for criminals, such as long prison sentences and uncomfortable prison conditions.
Rehabilitation- Theory that includes offering counseling and education to criminals in hopes of turning them into law abiding citizens.
Recidivism- Rate at which criminals recommit crimes. Detention- Punishment where a criminal is unable to
leave a location, such as incarceration or house arrest. Probation- Punishment where a criminal can serve
sentence out of prison provided they meet certain conditions.
Parole- Early release for a prisoner.
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What do you think the difference is between Retribution and Rehabilitation?
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EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE & GOALS OF RETRIBUTION AND REHABILITATION AS WELL AS VARIOUS PUNISHEMENTS FOR EACH?
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Conflicting TheoriesRehabilitation vs. Retribution
Retribution Concerned with punishing a
person for their crime Tend to emphasize long
prison sentences, capital punishment, and uncomfortable prison conditions as the best means of deterrence
Rehabilitation Transform prisoners into law
abiding citizens Advocate educational
programs, counseling, and job training for those in prison as the best means of deterrence
Deterrence
Deterrence is meant to prevent future crimes
Advocates of Retribution and Rehabilitation point to recidivism as justification for their views Recidivism is the rate
at which criminal behavior is repeated by the same people
Retribution for Less Serious Crimes Monetary Compensation
Convicted must pay $ in form of a fine, restitution, or compensation. Restitution is money or property a
person gained from their crime Compensation is when a person is
ordered to pay for another’s loss as a result of their crime
Community Service The court can order the
convicted to work a certain number of hours for a charity, shelter, cleaning up a public area
Probation Instead of prison time the court
sets certain conditions the convicted must meet
Retribution for Serious Crimes Detention
Restriction of a person’s ability to leave a location House Arrest
Form of detention where a person is confined to their home