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Criminal Sanctions
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Incarceration
To remove offenders from society, to punish, and to deter potential criminals.
Probation
To monitor and rehabilitate offenders while they remain in the community under supervision.
Fines
To punish the offender financially and deter similar crimes by others.
Restitution
To compensate victims directly for their losses by the offender.
Community service
To provide a service to the community as a form of punishment and restitution.
House arrest
To confine offenders to their residences with limited exceptions, as a form of punishment and deterrence.
Parole
To allow offenders early release from prison under supervision for good behavior and rehabilitation.
Death penalty
To serve as the ultimate punitive measure and a deterrent for the most serious crimes.
Diversion programs
To redirect offenders, typically first-time or minor, to educational or treatment resources instead of traditional prosecution.
Forfeiture
To seize property connected to criminal activity as a deterrent and to disable the operations of criminal enterprises.
Suspended sentence
To delay a sentenced punishment as long as the offender complies with certain conditions.
Chemical castration
To reduce sexual drive and prevent recidivism in sex offenders by administrating medication.
Educational programs
To reduce recidivism by providing offenders with skills and knowledge to help them reintegrate into society.
Exile or banishment
To punish by legally expelling an offender from a community or country, historically used as an extreme measure.
Psychological counseling
To address underlying mental health issues that may contribute to criminal behavior, aiming for rehabilitation.
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