What are the ethical arguments for and against jail / prison as a means of at least keeping the person out of society?

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What are the ethical arguments for and against jail / prison as a means of at least keeping the person out of society?  How much focus do you believe should be on keeping society safe vs. rehabilitating offenders?

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