Purposes of Sentencing
Students analyze the various aims of sentencing, including punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and public protection.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the main purposes of criminal sentencing.
- Analyze the tension between rehabilitation and punishment in sentencing decisions.
- Justify which purpose of sentencing should be prioritized for different types of crime.
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