Quiz on the Purposes of Sanctions

Which of the following is a purpose of sanctions related to helping offenders change their behavior?

• Punishment

• Deterrence

• Rehabilitation

• Denunciation

How can rehabilitation be achieved?

• By increasing the severity of punishment

• By sanctions that seek to break the cycle of offending

• By ignoring the underlying causes of offending

• By focusing solely on the victim's needs

What must an offender demonstrate for rehabilitation to be relevant in sentencing?

• Anger

• Remorse

• Indifference

• Defiance

What is sought on behalf of the victim and society as a whole through punishment?

• Retribution

• Compensation

• Apology

• Celebration

What is the main purpose of deterrence in the context of sanctions?

• Discourage offenders from committing similar offences

• Encourage offenders to commit more offences

• Reward offenders for good behavior

• Ignore the actions of offenders

It is hoped that deterrence impacts the rate of recidivism by...

• Encouraging others to committ similar crimes

• Discouraging others to committ similar crimes

• Has no effect on recidivism

• Discouraging the offender to reoffend

What are the two types of deterrence mentioned?

• Specific and General

• Primary and Secondary

• Direct and Indirect

• Major and Minor

What is the focus of specific deterrence?

• Discouraging the offender from committing further offences

• Encouraging community service

• Rewarding good behavior

• Promoting rehabilitation

Why is specific deterrence a priority for the court?

• If the offender has committed crimes before

• To reward the offender

• To promote community service

• To encourage more offences

Explain why specific deterrence is particularly relevant in the sentencing of violent offenders