Historical shifts back and forth between treatment and punitive approaches characterize the history of U.S. correctional practice.

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Throughout history, the U.S. correctional system has shifted between focusing on rehabilitation and treatment approaches for offenders and punitive approaches that emphasize punishment and deterrence. This has led to a complex and sometimes contradictory system of corrections that continues to evolve today.

Historical Shifts Back and Forth Between Treatment and Punitive Approaches