The idea that punishing an individual will keep that person from reoffending in the future is called:

A. Incapacitation
B. Retribution
C. Specific deterrence
D. General deterrence


Ans: C. Specific deterrence

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a. She drove a black 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. b. She drove an SUV. c. She drove a car that was a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe that was black in color. d. She drove a vehicle that was black.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is a fine? What is its purpose in the criminal justice system?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following are valid sources of criminal justice statistics?

a. Wikipedia b. National Crime Survey c. Both (a.) and (b.) d. None of the above

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