Sam has been in prison before and, after his release, he promised to himself that he would never do anything that can land him in prison again. This illustrates one of the goals of imprisonment called:

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Specific deterrence aims to prevent an individual who has already committed an offense from committing further offenses in the future. Sam's decision to avoid actions that could lead him back to prison after his release is an example of specific deterrence, as his previous experience with imprisonment has deterred him from engaging in criminal behavior again.

Sam Has Been in Prison Before And, After His Release