What is the point of Punishment? The Aims of Punishment What is the point of Punishment?
Protection
Retribution
Deterrence
Reform
Using the books fill in the chart that follows For each aim of punishment, give an example.
The Aims of Punishment Deterance Protection Reform Retribution Explanation The Aims of Punishment Deterance Protection Reform Retribution
Read through the handout Answer the following questions What does vindication mean? What do you think is the most important aim of punishment? Give your reasons How much of the national crime, such as theft, burglary, robbery and violence is likely to be committed by young people? Why do you think that so many young people who have been in custody re-offend on release?