Which of the Four Purposes of Criminal Law Should Be

question 49

Essay

Which of the four purposes of criminal law should be the most important goal: deterrence, rehabilitation, incapacitation, or retribution? Explain.

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Definitions:

Child Sexual Abuse

An illicit act where an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation, which includes both contact and non-contact abuse.

Economically Disadvantaged

Individuals or groups who have less economic security and fewer economic resources than the general population, often leading to limited access to basic needs and opportunities.

Live-In Boyfriend

A romantic partner with whom one shares a residence but is not legally married.

School Refusal

A child's behavior pattern of refusing to go to school on a regular basis or having difficulty staying in school, often due to anxiety, bullying, or learning disorders.