Who is considered the father of probation?

A. August Vollmer
B. John Augustus
C. Sir Robert Peel
D. O. W. Wilson


B. John Augustus

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. Power-control theory is not a social control theory. b. Unbalanced households are less likely to suppress criminal activity in daughters. c. Balanced households are less likely to experience gender differences in the criminal offending of the children. d. In balanced households, mothers will be more likely to exert control on their daughters.

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The process of questioning a panel of prospective jurors to select the final panel is known as ________.

A. habeas corpus B. corpus delicti C. stare decisis D. voir dire

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