Assess how forms of punishment meet the aims of punishment

Imprisonment is used to meet which of the following aims of punishment?

• Retribution, rehabilitation, deterrence, public protection, and reparation

• Only retribution and deterrence

• Only rehabilitation and reparation

• Only public protection and reparation

Make brief notes of your conclusions and feed back to the rest of the class.

• Make brief notes of your conclusions and feed back to the rest of the class.

• Write a long essay and submit it privately.

• Ignore the conclusions and do not share them.

• Only discuss your conclusions with the teacher.

Imprisonment can be considered a useful form of punishment for which of the following reasons?

• It can protect society from dangerous offenders.

• It always rehabilitates every offender.

• It is suitable for all types of offences, including minor ones.

• It guarantees a reduction in crime rates.

What is imprisonment as a form of punishment?

• Imprisonment is a form of punishment where an individual is confined in a prison for a set period of time as a penalty for committing a crime.

• Imprisonment is a reward given to individuals for good behavior.

• Imprisonment is a form of community service performed outside the prison.

• Imprisonment is a type of fine paid to the government.

What is community punishment?

• Community punishment involves offenders carrying out unpaid work or other activities that benefit the community, instead of serving time in prison.

• Community punishment is a reward given to citizens for good behavior.

• Community punishment means offenders are sent to another country.

• Community punishment involves offenders paying a fine only.

What is financial punishment?

• Financial punishment involves the offender paying a fine or compensation as a penalty for their crime.

• Financial punishment means the offender is required to perform community service.

• Financial punishment is when the offender is sentenced to imprisonment.

• Financial punishment involves the offender receiving a warning only.

What is a discharge as a form of punishment?

• A discharge is a form of punishment where the court decides not to impose a penalty, either conditionally or absolutely, after finding the offender guilty.

• A discharge is a form of punishment where the offender is required to pay a fine immediately after conviction.

• A discharge is a form of punishment where the offender is sentenced to community service for a fixed period.

• A discharge is a form of punishment where the offender is sent to prison for a short duration.

Different forms of punishment (imprisonment, community, financial, discharge) meet the aims of punishment in various ways.

• They address deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, and protection of society.

• They only focus on financial gain for the government.

• They are all designed to increase crime rates.

• They have no impact on offenders or society.

According to the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which of the following is an aim of sentencing?

• The punishment of offenders (retribution)

• Increasing taxes

• Promoting sports

• Building infrastructure

According to the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which of the following is an aim of sentencing?

• Crime reduction, including through deterrence

• Reducing pollution

• Improving transportation

• Encouraging tourism