Exploring Punishment

The video discusses various rationales for criminal punishment, including retributivist perspectives that focus on harm and moral culpability. It also explores alternatives to incarceration, such as drug and mental health courts, and highlights the challenges of medicalizing crime. The importance of addressing mental illness within prison populations and the potential for better reintegration strategies are emphasized.

What are the different rationales for criminal punishment discussed in the text?

According to the text, what factors should be considered when determining punishment?

How does the text describe the relationship between the offender and the offense?

What alternatives to traditional incarceration are mentioned in the text?

What are the implications of medicalizing crime as discussed in the text?