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Which purpose of the criminal justice system is most important?

Thesis 1, children below

Punishment: Balancing out criminal actions with penalties for those who commit crime.
Thesis 2, children below

Deterrence: Preventing people from committing crimes in the first place.
Thesis 3, children below

Rehabilitation: Helping people escape the factors that led them to commit crimes.
Thesis 4, children below

Compensation: Forcing those who commit a crime to help pay for the damages they caused.