What is the core goal of using mandatory life sentences so criminals cannot hurt other citizens?
a. Restitution
b. Incapacitation
c. Retribution
d. General deterrence
b
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___________ is/are seen by many correctional administrators as the major barrier(s) to humane housing of offenders
a. Tough laws b. Inept staff c. Crowding d. Cruel and unusual punishment
Bachman's research on American Indian homicide would be classified as relying on an exploratory sequential design because of which of the following?
A. Qualitative methods were used first and quantitative methods were used later. B. Qualitative and quantitative methods were implemented at the same time. C. The primary method was quantitative but it was supplemented with a qualitative component. D. She approached the project from a social justice perspective.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The number of prisoners released on discretionary parole has steadily decreased in recent years. 2. The parolee population tends to be quite large when compared with the probation population. 3. Parole decisions are discretionary. 4. The proportion of Caucasian American offenders on parole has increased during the past several years. 5. The federal government currently uses indeterminate sentencing.
Frank has been found guilty of murder and is awaiting his sentencing. Frank was sentenced to death. Which punishment goal will not be fulfilled upon Frank's execution?
A) Incapacitation B) Specific deterrence C) Rehabilitation D) Retribution E) General deterrence