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One reason we punish criminals is to deter private revenge, which tends to escalate into long-lasting feuds. This function isn't incompatible with rehabilitation in prison, though, teaching people life skills that will keep them out of trouble after release.
I think you mean "preempt"? Deterrence would be against all future crimes, not revenge in particular, wouldn't it?
Yes, preempt is better.