Explain what an inmate must prove in order to prevail in suits involving deliberate indifference.
What will be an ideal response?
For inmates to prevail in suits involving deliberate indifference claims, they must prove that (1) they suffered an objectively serious deprivation or harm and (2) prison officials were aware of the risk that caused the alleged harm and they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it.
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In 18th-century England, approximately how many crimes could be punished by execution?
a. 10 b. 225 c. 40 d. 5
Each is a common reason to report sexual assault except:
A. stop/prevent incident. B. punish the offender. C. collect insurance. D. stop future crimes by offender.
One of the limitations of National Crime Victimization Survey is that it collects data for national estimates. Which entity cannot use the data effectively?
A. local law enforcement B. criminologists C. Congress D. federal agencies
Many states did not provide trials by jury until that portion of the Bill of Rights was incorporated by the Fourteenth Amendment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)