The Second Chance Act was designed to improve outcomes for individual returning to ______.
a. communities
b. jails
c. prisons
d. schools
a. communities
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Explain the deterrence theory
What will be an ideal response?
During a discussion of causes of crime, Carmen notes that those who are more affluent control criminal legislation. Such control causes less powerful groups, such as ethnic and social minorities, to be apprehended and punished at higher rates than those who are members of the affluent group. With which theory does Carmen’s opinion most align?
A. social control theory B. strain theory C. labeling theory D. social conflict theory
Assuming good behavior, federal judges serve lifetime appointments.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Because the ______ definition of delinquency includes many juveniles who do not become part of official statistics, we need to rely on unofficial, and sometimes questionable, methods for assessing the extent and nature of unofficial or “hidden” delinquency and abuse.
A. behavioral B. standard C. legal D. statutory