Asked by
Jacob Warwick
on Oct 23, 2024Verified
According to sociologist Bruce Western,what are the three ways that prisons might possibly reduce crime?
A) habituation,capitation,and growth
B) healing,governance,and rejuvenation
C) rehabilitation,incapacitation,and deterrence
D) medication,conditioning,and control
Rehabilitation
The process of seeking to improve a person's condition or behavior, often in the context of recovery from addiction or reintroduction into society after imprisonment.
Incapacitation
A strategy intended to prevent crime by detaining or otherwise restricting the mobility of individuals deemed to be a threat to society.
Deterrence
A strategy aimed at discouraging or preventing specific actions or behaviors by invoking fear of consequences or punishment.
- Describe the intended functions of prisons including rehabilitation, incapacitation, and deterrence, as well as their societal impacts.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the intended functions of prisons including rehabilitation, incapacitation, and deterrence, as well as their societal impacts.