Religious Studies GCSE
Aims of punishment
What Aims of punishment means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Aims of punishment
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Reformation is one of these, focused on changing an offender's behaviour and mindset so they do not commit crimes in the future.
Topics that use Aims of punishment
- Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment (AQA GCSE)
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