In the _________ model, a case is accepted and charges are made only when there is enough evidence to ensure conviction. For each case the prosecutor asks, "Will this case result in a conviction?"

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


trial sufficiency

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A. Victim awareness B. Stress management C. Diversity D. None of the above

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major steps in the sentencing and release processes for discretionary parole?

a. an indeterminate sentence with a minimum time to serve before parole eligibility and a maximum term to be served if not paroled b. consideration of release by a parole board authorized to conditionally release offenders c. supervision in the community under specific conditions d. a few weeks after the hearing, the parole decision is communicated to the inmate in writing through the prison staff

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a practical suicide prevention activity for a jail?

A) improving communication between the transporting officer, jail staff, and inmate B) training correctional and mental health staff to be aware of the risk of suicide C) asking specific suicide-related questions at inmate intake screening and assessment D) remodeling all jail cells to be suicide resistant

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The Thurstone method of devising attitude scales relies upon judges to select items

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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