CJCB 3104. Purposes of Punishment. 1 Hour.
Students examine the evolving purposes of punishment in modern criminal justice practice. Focus may be placed on analyzing historical shifts in criminal justice thought and evaluating contemporary applications of rehabilitation, incapacitation, retribution, deterrence, and restorative justice. Emphasis may be given to connecting theory and practice to understand how purposes of punishment influence policy, professional decision-making, and long-term outcomes.
