How would the perspectives discussed in this chapter suggest that offenders might be prevented from committing additional offenses? How might they be rehabilitated?
What will be an ideal response?
While each theory may lead to specific policy and treatment proposals, these perspectives all empathize offender treatment as a way to prevent crime and rehabilitee offenders. There are many different psychological and psychiatric treatments, including psychotherapy, guide group interaction, behavioral modification, parent training, peer programs, and individual counseling. Some of the most successful treatment programs have focused on changing impulsivity and other offender personality characteristics.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Prosecutors work closely with law enforcement officers when developing criminal cases against suspects:
A) almost all the time. B) only when they think the police have exculpatory evidence. C) only when they are forced by the judge. D) very seldom.
Since hair grows out of the skin, chemicals that the skin absorbs can become incorporated into hair. Ingested or absorbed toxins can be detected by chemical analyses of hair. These ingested or absorbed toxins include:
a. arsenic. b. lead. c. drugs. d. All of these choices.
In determining whether either suspect was in custody, the courts will examine whether the suspect was
a. under arrest. b. not under arrest, but deprived of freedom in a significant way. c. drunk. d. under arrest or deprived of freedom in a significant way.