The Detriment of the Death Penalty

Authors

  • Mary Hutchings

Abstract

The death penalty has been a part of human history for centuries and continues to be practiced in some countries, including the United States. However, opposition to capital punishment is growing due to its inefficiency in deterring crime. This article examines the drawbacks of the death penalty, including its exorbitant cost, lack of proven crime reduction, and hindrance to rehabilitation. The significant financial burden it places on states, combined with its failure to deter crime effectively, raises questions about its efficacy and fairness. Furthermore, capital punishment denies inmates the opportunity for rehabilitation and risks executing innocent individuals. These ethical and practical concerns challenge the continued use of the death penalty as a form of punishment in modern society.

Author Biography

Mary Hutchings

Mary Hutchings studied criminal justice both in class and independently throughout her college career. As she learned more, she developed a strong interest in incarceration reform. She chose to use her writing skills from her English major to voice her opinion on incarceration issues. In the past two years, Hutchings researched and wrote several essays arguing for or against criminal justice policies. Next fall, she will be attending law school, where she hopes to pursue criminal law. She looks forward to a career spent helping others through the system.

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Published

2023-07-18

How to Cite

Hutchings, M. (2023). The Detriment of the Death Penalty. The Rutgers-Camden Undergraduate Review, 1(2), 6. Retrieved from https://rcur.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/rcur/article/view/2134

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): The Undergraduate Review - Fall 2020

Section

Articles