Crime and Punishment
Glossary of Relevant Terms Crime : Conduct that violates the laws of a society and is sanctioned by punishment. Punishment : A sanction imposed on someone who commits a crime, which can be physical, economic, psychological, or a combination of these. Retributive Theory : A theory of punishment that holds that punishment should be proportional to the crime committed, seeking to make the offender "pay" for their act. Utilitarian Theory : A theory that focuses on crime prevention and rehabilitation, with the aim of reintegrating the offender into society and preventing future crimes. Retributive Justice : A concept related to retributive theory, which seeks moral retribution for the crime committed. Rehabilitation : The process of reintegrating an offender into society through education, treatment, or reintroduction programs. Criminal Cycle : A phenomenon where a person repeatedly commits crimes due to unjust or excessive punishment, or a lack of effective r...