Reflective Journal: Theories of Punishment and Social Impact
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Journal and Reflective Writing
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This reflective journal examines five key philosophies of punishment: rehabilitation, deterrence, retribution, incapacitation, and restoration, within the context of the criminal justice system. It explores how these theories are applied during sentencing and the influence of modernism on punishment, particularly the shift from physical punishment to imprisonment. The journal further analyzes the politics of punitiveness, highlighting the impact of political environments, conservative moral values, and socio-economic structures on public attitudes toward crime and punishment. It also delves into the effects of stigma, discrimination, and the legitimacy of punitive responses to disadvantaged individuals, as well as the concept of diverse punishment and military discipline. Finally, the journal touches upon court consultation and the final assessment processes in legal proceedings, referencing relevant academic sources.
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