Which of the following approaches cannot support retentionism?
A) rehabilitation
B) incapacitation
C) deterrence
D) retribution

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Rehabilitation focuses on reforming the offender to prevent future offenses, which aligns more with the goals of abolitionism rather than retentionism, which supports keeping the death penalty or other severe punishments for deterrence, incapacitation, or retribution.

Which of the Following Approaches Cannot Support Retentionism