Title

An Empirical Validation of a Theory of Punishment

Abstract

This study examined whether the traditional classification of penal-orientation — retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation — would emerge empirically. The study sample consisted of 150 criminal justice functionaries (judges, defense counsel, prosecutors, social workers, and probation officers). Analysis indicated that the hypothesized dimensions of penal-orientation above were not supported. The new dimensions, which were empirically separable and interpretable were “retribution-deters,” “rehabilitation for society,” and “rehabilitation for individual.”. © 1994, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

Department(s)

School of Social Work

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/01924036.1994.9689039

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Journal Title

International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice

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