The purpose of our judicial system is to increase recidivism and decrease the populations within our prison system. Prosecutors and judges are responsible for imposing sentencing against those based on the severity of their crime with the interest of the community in mind. According to Abadinsky (2012), there are five various purposes of sentencing that are retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and restitution.
Discuss the various purposes of sentencing discussed in this unit? With which do you agree? With which do you disagree? Give specific case examples to support each.