Incarcerating offenders in prisons and jails allows the state to seek to reduce or eliminate offenders' opportunities to commit future crimes. This goal of punishment is termed:

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Incapacitation refers to the goal of punishment that seeks to reduce or eliminate offenders' opportunities to commit future crimes by removing them from society, typically through imprisonment.

Incarcerating Offenders in Prisons and Jails Allows the State to Seek