to protect more people from becoming a victim of crime. Removes criminal from society, innocent people prevented from suffering
Retribution
revenge 'getting even' with a person who has committed crime. criminal suffers just as the victim suffers
Deterrence
deter or put off people from committing crimes. criminals who are caught be made an example of what happens when you commit crime
Reformation
Addressing the reason why people committed the crime in the first place. to understand why and to help fix it in the form of therapy, counselling, education, or training
Vindication
effective punishment, government and law can prove that it deserves respect and should be followed. exists to prove the authority of the law
Reparation
repairing the damage done through crime. restorative justice programs. allowing offenders to make up for the crime they have done
