The text describes four philosophical reasons for sentencing: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitatio
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:04 am
The text describes four philosophical reasons for sentencing:retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, andrehabilitation.
A contemporary form of sentencing is knownas restorative justice, where the victim andthe community are "made whole" through the defendant performingcommuntiy service and providing restitution. This newalternative to sentencing gives the offender the opportunity toundo the harm created by his crime.
Discuss the reasons for sentencing. Which reason forsentencing is the most effective? Why? Which is the leasteffective? Why? Is the concept of restorative justice a goodalternative to incarceration? Is it working in areas where ithas been implemented?
A contemporary form of sentencing is knownas restorative justice, where the victim andthe community are "made whole" through the defendant performingcommuntiy service and providing restitution. This newalternative to sentencing gives the offender the opportunity toundo the harm created by his crime.
Discuss the reasons for sentencing. Which reason forsentencing is the most effective? Why? Which is the leasteffective? Why? Is the concept of restorative justice a goodalternative to incarceration? Is it working in areas where ithas been implemented?