Until the 1970s, prison culture emphasized "noninterference" and prison "elders" would themselves punish any of their peers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Using the U.S. Mail in furtherance of a criminal act is the definition of
a. intent to defraud b. telemarketing fraud c. mail fraud d. robbery
According to the text, which of the following is NOT among the problems that exist with relying on a deterrence-based strategy to control delinquency?
a. Minors tend to be less capable of making mature judgments or rational decisions. b. The most serious delinquents may neither fully comprehend the seriousness of their acts nor appreciate their consequences. c. Juveniles often commit crimes individually; thus peer pressure has no impact on deterrence of the law. d. Many juvenile offenders are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which might impair their decision-making ability.
Which of the following statements best exemplifies the concept of "custody" in terms of parole?
a. The government could keep the inmate incarcerated, but instead extends the privilege of release. b. Even though the offender is released from prison, he or she is still in the custody of the state. c. The parolee agrees to abide by certain conditions in exchange for release. d. The offender is still the responsibility of the government even though he or she is released. e. The parole officer agrees to care for the parolee in exchange for a salary.
In the 1980s, a group of police officers nicknamed the "River Rats" committed a series of armed robberies in ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word