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Rehabilitation, not punishment should be purpose of the justice system when it comes to preventing future crimes as it gives offenders a chance to learn from their mistakes and right their wrongs, unlike punishment, where people may continue committing crimes since they have already paid for their past wrongdoings

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punishment is a effective detterent to prevent people from committing crimes in the future as one recognises the weight of these crimes

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Punishment is more effective than rehabilitation in accounting for justice, as proportionate punishment can be met out based on criminals’ wrongdoings.

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rehabilitation is more effective as it gives criminals an opportunity to change for the better and learn from their past mistakes

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Rehabilitation, not punishment, should be the purpose of the justice system as it is more effective in preventing further crime by allowing offenders a second chance. (make explicit that it's extreme forms of punishment like the death penalty)

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Punishment can be viewed as a more appropriate way to serve justice, particularly for crimes where harm was inflicted onto others. Comparatively, rehabilitation may not reflect the severity of the crime to the convict and lead to victims not feeling that justice was appropriately served, given the suffering they may have faced as a result of the offence committed.

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P is the most direct way at making the offender pay for his crimes, whereas R may not necessarily be seen as an adequate action against the crime itself

P may be a stronger deterrent for the offenders whereas the R may not be a big enough of a threat

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rehabilitation is better than punishment, as it aids in easier transition of inmates back to civilian life, as the effects of rehabilitation can be less harmful to the criminal’s physical and mental health

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In cases where criminals have been driven to crime due to desperation or lack of other means to ensure their survival, rehabilitation that aims to equip offenders with relevant skills to be a productive member of society will be far more effective in reducing recidivism as it targets the root cause of the crime. In contrast, punishment simply a reaction to the crime itself that does not alleviate societal issues that have led to the crime in the first place.

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Punishment sends out a strong message of deterrence to those who may commit crimes in the future, and that prevents them from ever committing future crimes. On the other hand, rehabilitation is only for those who are already in jail, and does nothing to combt non-offenders from offending.

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Punishment, not rehabilitation, should be the purpose of the justice system as it can frighten and thus deter the general public from committing crimes, whereas rehabilitation does not target the general public. -- rehab is for the offender itself

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punishment ensures fairness by rightfully meting out consequences to offenders, provides the innocent/victims with closure

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criminal justice system plays the role of protecting society from individuals who have or have the potential to cause harm. punishment allows for one offender's suffering to prevent future offenders by acting as a deterrence whereas rehabilitation only relieves disincentives of committing crimes.

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Punishment should be the purpose of the justice system as it is more effective than rehabilitation in:

- acting as a deterrent and hence maintaining the rule of law. (edit: b/c punishment can act to frighten the public and ensure they do not commit crimes, while rehab does not have the same effect because it is targeted to th  offender only)

- delivering retribution to offenders and providing the victims/public with a sense of security.

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R can more effectively prevent recidivism by actually targeting the root cause for crime which is the mindset of the perpetrator. P on the other hand simply addresses the act of committing the crime itself, and not the root cause of it.

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Rehabilitation aims to reduce future crime rates by altering the behaviour of criminals. This targets the root cause of crime offending, which punishment fails to do.

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Rehabilitation may lead to lower rates of recidivism than punishment as rehabilitation can equip inmates with the skills to assimilate into society, better removing them from a life of crime in the long-term. In contrast, the deterrent effect of punishment may not last as long, especially in cases where people lead a life of crime due to external factors like financial pressures.

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although punishment can be used to reduced likelihood of repeated crime, rehabilitation can be seen as a more effective method, where it alters behaviour and mindsets, rather than simple detestation by fear

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Rehabilitation directly targets the root cause of the crime, which are often symptoms of societal issues, as compared to a temporary form of discipline in response to delinquency.

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Every problem has a root cause. Targeting and fixing the root cause should be the role of the justice system, so as to ensure the prevention of such problems in the future. Therefore, rehabilitation should be the role of the justice system so that the flawed mindsets of criminals can be corrected instead of harsher punishments which would not convince criminals that what they are doing is harmful to society.

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economic benefits of rehab vs incarceration
fewer people in prison, more people in the labour force, better for the economy
can be expensive to accommodate many prisoners for a long time, providing them with amenities and accommodation

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punishment can be more effective in acting as a deterrent for criminals to re-offend, as it’s more harsh nature makes ex-convicts afraid to re-offend, reducing recidivism compared to rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation not punishment should be the purpose of the justice system as it focuses on  the character development of inmates, thus making it more effective in preventing recidivism.

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punishment can be more effective than rehabilitation as it is better able to assure the public there is justice and fairness in their society, such that those who commit crimes will incur some consequence, maintaining overall peace and stability in the society

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aiding in one’s return to a normal lifestyle should be the main goal of the justice system for the general well-being of the perpetrator.

Rehabilitation is more effective as it helps to lower the rates of recidivism, which is crucial in maintaining a safe community.

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rehab traits: prevents future crime by altering a defendants behaviour

TS1: Rehabilitation, not punishment should be the purpose of the justice system, as it is a more effective way to prevent recidivism, and thus crime rates.