3 Important “Theories of Punishment” (1. Glaeser and Bruce Sacerdote April 2000 ABSTRACT Does the economic model of optimal punishment e x plain the variation in the sentencing of murderers? A DETERRENCE THEORY OF PUNISHMENT By Anthony Ellis I start from the presupposition that the use of force against another is justified only in self-defence or in defence of others against aggression. If so, the main work of justifying punishment must rely on its deterrent effect, since most punishments have no other significant self-defensive effect. It is the theory described […] 1. It has often been objected to the deterrent justification of punishment that it commits us to using offenders unacceptably, and that it is unable to deliver acceptable limits on punishment. Deterrence theory is the belief that the threat of punishment works as a deterrent, such as: * That the fear of going to jail will make people not use drugs. In recent decades, sentencing policy initiatives have often been enacted with the goal of enhancing the deterrent effect of the criminal justice system. Retributive, 2.

Short essay on deterrence theory of Punishment. A deterrence theory of punishment holds that the institution of criminal punishment is morally justified because it serves to deter crime. Preventive, 3. Preventive and Deterrent Theory: The supporters of this theory maintain that state should give such type of punishment as will prevent crimes and teach a lesson to other criminals. Retributive Theory: According to the retributive theory the purpose of punishment is to seek revenge. include incapacitation, punishment, deterrence and rehabilitation.

The Determinants of Punishment: Deterrence, Incapacitation and Ven geance Edward L . Keeping this idea in view in olden times, hands and feet of the thieves and decoits were severed and they were made disabled so as not to repeat those crimes. Deterrence has two purposes: (i) to restrain the wrong-doer from repeatedly indulging in crime, and (ii) to set an example for others to deter and prevent them from committing crimes or violating laws.

2. Reformative are briefly described below: Of the various theories of punishment the following there are the most important and typical Retributive, preventive and reformative. If so, the main work of justifying punishment must rely on its deterrent effect, since most punishments have no other significant self‐defensive effect.