How many people are currently under correctional supervision in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?


In 2010, nearly 5 million people were under community corrections supervision
compared to just over 2.2 million in jails and prisons.

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Criminal Justice

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One of the early forms of punishment in England was to hold convicts in abandoned ships, which are called:

A. garrotes. B. galleys. C. houses of corrections. D. hulks.

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Once the police in England have charged the juvenile, a _______ hearing will be set, which differs from practices in the United states where most states refuse this right

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In which U.S. Supreme Court case did the Court note that it was relevant to look at various factors in deciding whether the officer had inflicted unnecessary and wanton pain and suffering?

a. U.S. v. Nix b. Whitley v. Albers c. Clark v. Evans d. Kenny v. Indiana Youth Center

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On December 3, 1882, the New York City Police arrested 137 people for violating ________.

A. the prohibition against drinking B. nudity laws C. the Sunday Closing Law D. immigrations laws

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