In a deterrence-based criminal justice system, all sanctions are viewed in terms of their effectiveness in reducing the risk of having other people offend.

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In a deterrence-based criminal justice system, the primary goal of sanctions (punishments) is to deter or discourage individuals from committing crimes, by making the cost of offending too high. This approach focuses on the effectiveness of sanctions in preventing future offenses, both by the individual being punished (specific deterrence) and by the general public (general deterrence).

In a Deterrence-Based Criminal Justice System, All Sanctions Are Viewed