An offender is convicted of rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The judge says he would have imposed a greater sentence had the court been able if for no other reason than to remove the rapist from society for as long as possible. This is an example of which purpose of punishment?

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The judge's statement suggests that the purpose of the punishment is to remove the offender from society for as long as possible, indicating that the goal is incapacitation.

An Offender Is Convicted of Rape and Sentenced to 30