Introduction
The four main punishment goals are rehabilitation, incapacitation, deterrence, and retribution. Some in the criminal justice system maintain that restoration should be acknowledged as a punishment goal, as well. When considering which punishment goal is most appropriate, there are many variables. There are different implications associated with focusing on the selected goal, in terms of the offender, the system, and society. The answer is often not merely to designate a goal without appropriate context. Arguably, the more tailored the goal can be, based on key considerations, the greater the likelihood of accomplishing the goal. On a higher level, recidivism prevention is a key driving force.
View the Riverbend City: Sentencing media piece, and respond to the following questions in your initial discussion post:
- For the offenses you viewed in the media piece, lay out three key considerations impacting the system that you deem significant for punishment goal selection, focusing specifically on the offenders in the scenarios.
- Specify two factors based on the committed crimes that should be considered in punishment goal selections.
- Explain the importance of flexibility from those working in the criminal justice system when operationalizing punishment goals connected to the two crimes.
- Explore two potential impacts of punishment goals on society, based on both offenses.
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