Today the chief focus of criminal punishment appears to be to prevent offenders from committing further criminal acts, also termed ____________________.

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Incapacitation is the concept of physically preventing a person from committing further crimes by placing them in prison, thus protecting society from their criminal behavior. This idea is consistent with the current focus of criminal punishment, which aims to stop criminals from continuing to commit crimes. Rehabilitation, restitution, and community service may be secondary goals of punishment, but they are not the primary focus.

Today the Chief Focus of Criminal Punishment Appears to Be