Wide public support for "just desert" sentencing caused interest in community sanctions geared toward:

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"Just desert" sentencing philosophy emphasizes that punishment should fit the crime, meaning that the severity of the punishment should be proportionate to the seriousness of the offense committed. Therefore, community sanctions geared toward the seriousness of the crime align with this philosophy and would garner public support. Sanctions geared toward repeat offenders, violent offenders, or sex offenders may also be supported, but they do not exclusively align with the "just desert" philosophy.

Wide Public Support for "Just Desert" Sentencing Caused Interest in Community