Members of the public see punishments meted out and they decide not to commit crime out of a fear of being punished, themselves. This is known as:

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General deterrence refers to the idea that by witnessing the punishment of others, individuals are deterred from committing crimes themselves due to fear of similar punishment.

Members of the Public See Punishments Meted Out and They