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There is a general understanding among the public of the traditional sentencing options available to judges while meting out punishment for those convicted of crimes. Increasingly, sentencing options other than imprisonment are gaining favor. In addition, there are some unusual types of incarceration alternatives available as well. What are some of those options? Why are they preferable (if at all) to traditional incarceration? Do they fulfill the traditional rationales for punishment in the criminal justice system (specific deterrence, general deterrence, revenge etc.)? I need some assistance on this one.

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The following posting discusses the sentencing options available to judges when determining punishment for convicted criminals.

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Some options of incarceration alternatives include community service or probation type of punishments. They also include incarceration with allowance to go to work and then go back to the jail after the workday is over. Other options include options that embarrass rather than punish the individual which is in itself a punishment. In addition, some defendants wear monitors and are ...

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