Punishment as Rehabilitation (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complex relationship between punishment and rehabilitation, challenging the traditional dichotomy that views them as opposing concepts. It argues that both concepts are intertwined, with rehabilitation practitioners often viewing punishment as necessary in certain contexts. The analysis identifies paradoxes in societal perceptions of crime, justice, and individual responsibility, and examines various definitions and practices associated with rehabilitation, ultimately seeking to clarify how punishment can serve rehabilitative purposes.