_______________ view the offender more as a client rather than a supervisee on their caseload. These individuals believe that ultimately the best way they can enhance the security and safety of the community is by reforming the offender so that further crime will not occur. These officers will attempt to achieve objectivity that is similar to a therapist and will thus avoid judging the client. These officers will be most inclined to consider the needs of their offender–clients and their potential capacity for change.

a. Paternal officers
b. Punitive officers
c. Welfare workers
d. Passive agents


c. Welfare workers

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What is the term used to describe countries that support or sponsor terrorism and are considered a threat to global security?

a. Muslim states b. Jihadist countries c. Rogue states d. Failed states

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The sentencing principle that requires an offender to serve a substantial portion of the sentence (usually 85 percent) and reduces the discrepancy between the sentence imposed and actual time spent in prison is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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