deterrence

Of the five goals/justifications of criminal punishment discussed in the course, deterrence, retribution, rehabilitation, incapacitation, and restoration, explain which goal/goals you believe should be pursued by the criminal justice system and why.

Research Paper You are required to write a 5-page research paper that answers the following questions: Imagine a 22-year-old male (or female) offender named Mike (or Mikela) with a history of drug abuse and joblessness who has three previous convictions for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and who has been most recently convicted of armed […]

Define each of the 4 philosophical orientations of corrections , then explain which is most likely to reduce recidivism in America and why.

Module 5 There are 4 philosophical orientations of corrections: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation. Define each, then explain which is most likely to reduce recidivism in America and why. You are welcome to use more than one in your explanation.

Compare and contrast the 4 main sentencing goals (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation). Discuss the advantages and weaknesses of each goal.

Compare and contrast the 4 main sentencing goals (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation). Discuss the advantages and weaknesses of each goal. Would different sentencing models (indeterminate sentence, determinate sentence, consecutive & concurrent sentences) be appropriate for different crimes? Why or why not? Considering the goals of sentencing, what sentencing model would you attach for violent crimes? […]

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of at least three of the following philosophies of punishment: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restoration.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of at least three of the following philosophies of punishment: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restoration.

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