Which method is more effective in reducing crime punishing or rehabilitating offenders.

The U.S. Correctional System can serve two specific functions in
relation to criminal offenders. First, it can serve as a tool for
punishing the offender and making the offender pay for his or her
crimes. Second, it can serve as a means to rehabilitating the offender
and preparing him or her for successful reentry into society.

How does the correctional system punish offenders?
How does the correctional system rehabilitate offenders?
Which method is more effective in reducing crime punishing or rehabilitating offenders.
Use the literature and propose a solution or adjustment to the methods of punishment or rehabilitation.
This assignment requires research to substantiate your findings. Use at
least three references for this paper. You are required to access the
Library (purdue global library) for at least one of your references. Another reference can be
your text from this class, and the third reference can come from an
acceptable online academic resource. Credibility of the resources used is requirequired, One sentence after the source stating how it is credible.

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