Name three of the most serious issues facing the jails in the United States today

What will be an ideal response?


Among the most serious issues are jail crowding, mental health services, health issues, contraband, and the possibility of violence. Jail populations have nearly tripled since 1985 . One of the problems with jail overcrowding is inmate idleness. When inmates are idle, they grow restless, which can cause physical and sexual assaults among inmates. The increase of mentally ill inmates is one of the most serious issues facing jail administration. Research shows that more than half of all inmates report mental health problems. Violence consists of physical assaults between inmates or between inmates and staff. Inmate/inmate physical assaults, including rapes, are the most frequent types of violence. The problem of jail suicide also continues to plague jail administrators.

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a. Silver platter b. Plain view c. Contingency d. Seized asset

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The United States Constitution protect individuals from _______ and unreasonable governmental interference with a person's right to life, liberty, and property

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The defendant was playing a game of Russian roulette. He pointed the revolver loaded with a single cartridge at the victim. The victim was a close friend of the defendant. The weapon fired on the third try and the victim died

What crimes, if any, should the defendant be charged with? A) Involuntary manslaughter, since the defendant committed a misdemeanor by pointing a weapon at the victim. B) Felony-murder, since the defendant's acts caused a death. C) Murder, since the courts will infer the necessary intent despite evidence that the defendant did not desire to kill his friend. D) No crime, since the killing was accidental.

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When should a researcher use a Cramer’s V instead of a lambda measure of association?

What will be an ideal response?

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