Aims achieved by types of sentences

What aims are achieved by custodial sentences

Punishment - The offender is forced to spend time in prison where they’re until constant supervision with restricted access to the outside world

Rehabilitation - Programmes are held in prison, such as educational support to improve the offender’s likelihood of successfully reintegrating into society

Deterrence - Prison is a poor environment so offenders wouldn’t like to go there

Protection of the public - Dangerous individuals are removed from society

What aims are achieved by community orders

Punishment - They have to spend their own time improving the community

Deterrence - Offenders are unlikely to want to do orders such as unpaid work (specific and general deterrence). The threat of custody if breached

Reparations - Make amends to the victim or community

Rehabilitation - Them helping the community may improve their sense of self worth and may further benefit them. Often attend support programmes as part of their order

Protection of the public - Curfews and restricted/excluded zones may prevent antisocial behaviour

What aims are achieved by fines

Punishment - Having to pay a fine

Deterrence - Discourages them and the public as they wouldn’t want to have to pay money

What aims are achieved by compensation orders

Punishment - Having to pay money creates accountability

Deterrence - Discourages them as they wouldn’t want to lose anymore money, especially if the financial impact was strong

Reparations - Money paid to victim

What aims are achieved by discharges

Deterrence - Conditional can deter the offender, but absolute offers no specific or general deterrence

Rehabilitation - Conditional acts as a warning so they avoid punishment if they stay out of trouble, encouraging lawful behaviour