Discuss whether the majority of resources in the penal system should be directed toward Punishment (mandatory sentencing guidelines which judges must adhere to) or Rehabilitation (mental health, substance abuse, educational programs) in order to establish a Deterrence so criminals will not become recidivists (returning to jail for continuing criminal behaviour after being released).
There are three elements the criminal justice systems uses to address incarceration: 1. Rehabilitation. 2. Deterrence 3. Punishment In an analytical paragraph or two, discuss whether the majority of resources in the penal system should be directed toward Punishment (mandatory sentencing guidelines which judges must adhere to) or Rehabilitation (mental health, substance abuse, educational programs) […]