Aims of punishment

Cards (4)

  • what is retribution? (+ example)
    when a criminal is punished in order to ’get back’ at them
    USA prisons
  • what is reformation? (+ example)
    when a criminal is punished in order to help change their behaviour
    Norwegian prisons
  • what is deterrence? (+ example)
    when a punishment is used to scare potential offenders
    the death penalty
  • what is reparation? (+ example)
    when a criminal is made to repair the damage they created
    community service