Addressing Criminal BehaviorNotes 6.3

I. Justifying PunishmentA. Theory of retribution- criminal deserves

punishment because of the crime they commitB. Deterrence- both criminals and others see

consequences of crime and punishment

C. Rehabilitation- minds and characters of criminals should be reeducated to reenter society

D. Juveniles- under 181. punishment designed to rehabilitate2. with murder, tried as an adult

II. Types of PunishmentA. Incarceration- locked up in jail/prison

1. three-strikes laws- began in 90s to mandate long-term incarceration if convicted of felony 3 times

2. structured sentencing- formal sentencing based on severity of crime and prior record

3. if guilty person is mentally ill, sentenced to mental institution

B. Detention- state holds (detains) people either to punish or investigate

C. Probation- suspends jail sentence for a fixed time

D. Suspension- a privilege is taken away for a period of time

E. House Arrest- confinement to home

F. Monetary compensation- payment of money for return (restitution) of property

G. Confiscation of property- take away criminal’s property

H. Capital punishment- death penalty- for murder or treason