So, when analyzing the difference between the prevention and retribution models of punishment, we see similarities and differences. Some of the similarities of prevention to retribution are the ways in which punishment is delivered. Both believe in incarceration but for different reasons. Preventionists believe by locking up convicted criminals it will prevent others from committing similar crimes. They also think by that will convince that criminal from committing future crimes. Retributionists believe incarceration is the payment for the crime actually committed. They think the criminal will not repeat their crime because they have accepted responsibility and feel satisfied they have been punished adequately, and have paid back society.
