What are some reasons that the U. S. would use jails and prisons as a response to crime? -Sociology

i think some of the reasons to why the united states puts criminals in jail is mainly so that cops and prison guards can keep watch of the criminals, so they do not harm any more people.

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https://www.sentencingproject.org/criminal-justice-facts/

Fulfilling a multiplicity of functions, modern jails hold accused offenders, either not eligible for bail, or unable to raise bail due to poverty. Jails also hold persons awaiting arraignment, trial, conviction, or sentencing. Jails furthermore detain probation, parole, and bail-bond violators and absconders. A central goal of incarceration as punishment in the criminal justice system is the philosophical goal of deterrence. Many believe that jail sentences discourage offenders from committing future criminal acts (specific deterrence) and to potential criminals about the possible costs of crime

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on june 23, 1972, the president signed title ix of the education amendments of 1972, 20 u.s.c. into law. title ix is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.