![]() Helping Christians Respond To Social Needs Bristol Homeless Forum
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IntroductionThis is part of the BCAN Road Map of services for homeless people. The main pages are:
Contents
1. PurposeBefore you can agree on how to reform the criminal justice system, you have to be clear what you understand to be the purpose of the punishments used. Here, in summary, are the main issues. 1a. RetributionOtherwise called 'Vengeance' or 'Retaliation'. People often feel a need to 'get even' with criminals. 1b. Deterrence1c. Rehabilitation/Reform/Correction1d. Removal1e. Restitution/Repayment2. Prison ReformThere are various bodies working towards prison reform in different ways. There are also a number of faith-based approaches, which always attract criticism. 2a. Burl CainCain was interviewed in 'Metro' on 17 June 2009. The wikipedia entry for Burl Cain is fairly brief. |
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