Statistics show that
there is a high rate of criminal recidivism in the United States. This raises the
question, “Does punishment deter crime?
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Resources:
Ch. 7 of Society and the Online Library
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Research the affects
of the four types of punishment—retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and societal
protection—in relation to today’s American society, as outlined in the Summing
Up table on p. 182. Try search terms such as “effects of retribution on
American society.”
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Write a 1,050-
to 1,750-word paper that summarizes your research results and addresses the
following questions:
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Which type of
punishment deters crime most effectively?
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Do the consequences
of punishment provide any benefits for criminals and society?
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Format your
paper according to APA standards.
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Cite 3 to 5
sources; at least two must come from the Online Library. You may refer to the Recommended
Web Sites list in the Electronic Resources section at the beginning of this
syllabus for additional sources.
