Discuss the main themes underlying correctional practice.
What will be an ideal response?
These include money, political sentiments, sense of compassion, religion, desire
for social control, and need for labor. See the text for specifics.
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Research suggests that religious fundamentalism and biblical literalism are positively related to ______.
a. opposition to the death penalty b. support for life without parole over the death penalty c. light sentences for offenders who show remorse d. punitiveness in sentencing
The Benson relaxation response requires extensive training.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Chief James Monroe is reviewing the recently approved city council budget, which may require a reduction in staff. He is in the process of determining, what, if any other measures can be taken to reduce fiscal spending. The department serves an upper-middle-class community, which typically is not favorable towards a lack of resources. Chief Monroe has decided to reorganize the department into areas, which will operate more efficiently. This is known as: a. police policy. b. chain of command. c. special units. d. bureaucracy. e. contract restructuring.
What will be an ideal response?
The best known and most widely cited source of official criminal statistics is known as:
a. The Bell Curve b. National Crime Victimization Survey c. Uniform Incident Reporting Systems d. Uniform Crime Report