Which of the Following Statements Explain Why a Purely Retributive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explain why a purely retributive or just deserts theory of corrections is not plausible?

A) there are not enough criminals to make the theory effective
B) people expect the legal system not only to do justice but also to control crime
C) people do not know how the theory is supposed to work in order to support it
D) the theory does not focus on restoring victim-offender relationships