Aims of Sentencing

Punishment

Also known as retribution, it is based off of getting revenge on the criminal. Every crime comes with a tariff (which is like a price tag that every crime comes with that the criminal must pay). Punishment shows disapproval of unacceptable behavior. Examples

Deterrence

Deterrence aims to reduce the amount of people committing crimes by using the punishment to install fear or doubt into people. It can be individual, preventing the offender from reoffending. Or it can be general, preventing members of the public from committing crime. Examples

Reform

Rehabilitating the offender in order to decrease the chance of them reoffending, and to improve them as a person. This reduces the number of offenders in a society. Reintegrates people into society. Directly helps with a the problems facing a person. Examples

Public protection

Keeps the public safe from the offender. Removes people who may be a bad influence on others within the society. Stops offences from happening (incapacitation). Examples

Reparation

Making amends between the criminal and the victim. Examples