Religion and Punishment (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards

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The aims of punishment
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4 main aims of punishment

Deterrence, Reformation, Retribution, Protection

Deterrence purpose

Discourage individuals from committing crimes

UK drink driving penalty

Min. 12-month ban, fine, potential prison

Protection purpose

Keep society safe from dangerous criminals

How protection works

Remove dangerous criminals from society

Types of protective punishment

Prison, capital punishment, curfews, electronic tags

Retribution purpose

Taking revenge on offender, making them pay

Retribution principle

Getting your own back

Reformation purpose

Change offender's behaviour, help reintegration

Reformation focus

Rehabilitation rather than just punishment

Reformation methods in prison

Education, counselling, vocational training

Judicial system sets ___ to guide sentencing

Tariffs

Judge considers before sentencing

Prior offences, psychological info, home background

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