Dangerous criminals are held in confinement to segregate them from society in order to eliminate the risk of re-offending under which concept

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Incapacitation is the concept of holding dangerous criminals in confinement so that they cannot harm society. This is different from specific deterrence which aims to deter an individual from reoffending, and general deterrence which aims to deter others from committing crimes. Retribution and just desserts refer to punishment that matches the severity of the crime.

Dangerous Criminals Are Held in Confinement to Segregate Them from Society