Criminal Justice Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a common purpose of incarceration?

Rehabilitation
Community service
Deterrence
Restoration

The correct answer is: Rehabilitation

A common purpose of incarceration is rehabilitation. This focus emphasizes the idea that the criminal justice system should not only punish individuals for their crimes but also aim to reform them. The goal of rehabilitation is to address the underlying issues that may have contributed to criminal behavior, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, or lack of education and skills. By providing educational programs, therapy, and vocational training, the justice system seeks to reintegrate offenders into society as law-abiding citizens upon their release. While deterrence is also a significant purpose of incarceration, aimed at discouraging the offender and the public from committing crimes due to the fear of punishment, it is primarily about prevention rather than the rehabilitation of the individual. Community service and restoration carry different rehabilitative aims focused more on reparative justice approaches and public safety rather than the direct reform of the individual incarcerated.