Very thoughtful post Joe.
I don't think any single one style of justice system will be effective, and a combination would be best?
Preventative when and wherever possible.
Rehabilitation on those most likely to benefit from it.
Utilitarian with those who cannot be prevented or rehabilitate, for public safety.
I think we have far too little focus on prevention and rehabilitation. Prevention (in the form of education and meeting more basic needs for those in severe poverty) certainly needs improvement. I think rehabilitation needs more study into what methods are effective. Society seems to dismiss this too quickly.
We already know that punishment as a preventative measure is highly ineffective.
I don't think any single one style of justice system will be effective, and a combination would be best?
Preventative when and wherever possible.
Rehabilitation on those most likely to benefit from it.
Utilitarian with those who cannot be prevented or rehabilitate, for public safety.
I think we have far too little focus on prevention and rehabilitation. Prevention (in the form of education and meeting more basic needs for those in severe poverty) certainly needs improvement. I think rehabilitation needs more study into what methods are effective. Society seems to dismiss this too quickly.
We already know that punishment as a preventative measure is highly ineffective.
“Eternity is a terrible thought. I mean, where's it going to end?”
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
