What are the critiques against an overemphasis on rehabilitation?

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What are the critiques against an overemphasis on rehabilitation?

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Overemphasis on rehabilitation reduces the deterrent effect of the laws
Overemphasis on rehabilitation creates risk of more victims
Rehabilitation requires resources that could be used elsewhere e.g helping victims
Overemphasis on rehabilitation makes the state paternalistic and removes agency from the individuals
Some people can’t or won’t change their criminal behavior regardless of any rehabilitation efforts

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Rehabilitation and Punishment for Serious Crimes

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Punishment