Define Dangerousness.

What will be an ideal response?


The likelihood that a given individual will later harm society or others. Dangerousness is often measured in terms of recidivism, or the likelihood that an individual will commit an additional crime within five years following arrest or release from confinement.

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Most crime is intraracial

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which style of prison has a number of individual buildings that are not connected?

a. telephone style b. campus style c. Auburn/Sing Sing style d. Pennsylvania style

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Offenders convicted of Level III crimes typically receive _______ as a sentence

A) ?the death penalty B) ?a fine C) ?prison D) ?probation E) ?parole

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Which physical evidence in a fire indicates burning alcohol?

A) White smoke B) Green-purple flames C) Black smoke D) Blue-orange flames

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