What does deterrence as an aim of punishment mean?

Putting people off committing crime through fear of punishment

Why do many religious believers, especially Christians, favour reformation?

Because offenders can repent, be forgiven and given a fresh start

Punishment should fit the crime, an eye for an eye

Go now and leave your life of sin (John 8:11)

It balances firm justice with strong encouragement of repentance and forgiveness

Poverty, addiction or upbringing

It denies the offender the chance to repent and reform, and life is sacred

That real sentences usually combine several aims, and which should take priority depends on the crime

12questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

Which of these is one of the four aims of punishment?
What does deterrence as an aim of punishment mean?
Which aim of punishment focuses on changing the offender so they do not reoffend?
Why do many religious believers, especially Christians, favour reformation?
What does the principle of retribution suggest about punishment?
Which aim of punishment is achieved by imprisoning a dangerous offender?
Which teaching is often used to support forgiveness of offenders?
How does Islam generally approach the treatment of criminals?
Which of these is a common reason given for why people commit crime?
What is a key argument against capital punishment for many religious believers?
On which paper is Theme E, Religion, crime and punishment, examined?
What does a strong 12-mark answer on the aims of punishment recognise?