The concept that a person who commits a crime, receives punishment for it through the workings of our legal system, and afterwards makes a decision to never commit a crime again to avoid such punishment, is called:

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Deterrence is the concept in criminal justice that aims to discourage individuals from committing crimes by imposing punishments. It operates under the theory that people will avoid criminal behavior if they perceive the consequences of such actions to outweigh the benefits.

The Concept That a Person Who Commits a Crime, Receives