Utilitarianism is the theory of putting people away for their well being, that going to prison and having been penalized will lead to them not commiting acts against the law again.
The utilitarian theory of punishment seeks to punish offenders to discourage, or "deter," future wrongdoing. The retributive theory seeks to punish offenders because they deserve to be punished. Under the utilitarian philosophy, laws should be used to maximize the happiness of society.
