There are eight philosophies of punishment in the field of corrections. The first one is Retribution. Retribution is the belief that a punishment must avenge or retaliate for a harm or wrong done to another (Mays, Winfree, 2009). Retribution is one that could be currently be seen as someone being given the death penalty for being convicted of killing another person. That is really the only time, retribution could be an actual source of punishment. If a person is convicted of theft, their hands are not cut off. Other countries however, this is the punishment. If a person is convicted of assault, their punishment is not to be assaulted. This type of punishment may eventually fall to the wayside since more and more controversy is surrounding the
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Reintegration recognized the fact that a high percentage of the people in prison eventually get out; therefore, something must be done to help them make the transition from institutional life back into society (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This would currently be inmates learning a specialized trade while incarcerated. This gives them the necessary tools to teach them the skills they need to become employed once outside the prison walls.
The seventh form of punishment is Restitution. This is having the offender repay the victim or the community in money or services (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This is used usually in the sentencing phase of the trial. The issue with restitution is offenders filing bankruptcy or not having income to pay the victim 's back. The restitution is subsequently a non factor and in my opinion not a good source of punishment.
The eighth form of punishment is Restoration and is based on three key elements: accountability, community protection and competency development (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This is being implemented by having counselors on staff along with psychiatrist to help the offenders that are incarcerated to understand themselves better, address any mental issues and to help them understand why the crime they committed was wrong. This as well may not be the best solution to punishing the criminal and the offender not repeating and re-entering the prison
Reintegration recognized the fact that a high percentage of the people in prison eventually get out; therefore, something must be done to help them make the transition from institutional life back into society (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This would currently be inmates learning a specialized trade while incarcerated. This gives them the necessary tools to teach them the skills they need to become employed once outside the prison walls.
The seventh form of punishment is Restitution. This is having the offender repay the victim or the community in money or services (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This is used usually in the sentencing phase of the trial. The issue with restitution is offenders filing bankruptcy or not having income to pay the victim 's back. The restitution is subsequently a non factor and in my opinion not a good source of punishment.
The eighth form of punishment is Restoration and is based on three key elements: accountability, community protection and competency development (Mays, Winfree, 2009). This is being implemented by having counselors on staff along with psychiatrist to help the offenders that are incarcerated to understand themselves better, address any mental issues and to help them understand why the crime they committed was wrong. This as well may not be the best solution to punishing the criminal and the offender not repeating and re-entering the prison