addressing criminal behavior notes 6.3. i.justifying punishment a.theory of retribution- criminal...
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C.Rehabilitation- minds and characters of criminals should be reeducated to reenter society D.Juveniles- under 18 1.punishment designed to rehabilitate 2.with murder, tried as an adultTRANSCRIPT
Addressing Criminal BehaviorNotes 6.3
I. Justifying PunishmentA. Theory of retribution- criminal deserves
punishment because of the crime they commitB. Deterrence- both criminals and others see
consequences of crime and punishment
C. Rehabilitation- minds and characters of criminals should be reeducated to reenter society
D. Juveniles- under 181. punishment designed to rehabilitate2. with murder, tried as an adult
II. Types of PunishmentA. Incarceration- locked up in jail/prison
1. three-strikes laws- began in 90s to mandate long-term incarceration if convicted of felony 3 times
2. structured sentencing- formal sentencing based on severity of crime and prior record
3. if guilty person is mentally ill, sentenced to mental institution
B. Detention- state holds (detains) people either to punish or investigate
C. Probation- suspends jail sentence for a fixed time
D. Suspension- a privilege is taken away for a period of time
E. House Arrest- confinement to home
F. Monetary compensation- payment of money for return (restitution) of property
G. Confiscation of property- take away criminal’s property
H. Capital punishment- death penalty- for murder or treason