Define dispute-resolution centers, community courts, and problem-solving courts, including an explanation of the focus of each

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should include a definition and description of each type of each type. Dispute-resolution centers are informal and hear victims' claims regarding minor wrongs. They do not have to be part of the formal criminal justice system. Community courts are official components of the justice system and are low-level courts focusing on quality-of-life crimes that erode a neighborhood's morale. Specialized courts focus on relatively minor offenses and handle special populations (such as veterans, the mentally ill, or the homeless) or deal with specific offenses (such as gun courts, domestic violence courts, or drug courts).

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One of the basic mistaken notions regarding functions of institutionalization is that punishment and rehabilitation can occur in same setting

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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COPPS in Great Britain can be traced to:

a. The formation of professional policing in the nineteenth century b. Sir Robert Peel's origination of brutality c. Sir Kenneth Newman's leadership in 1872 d. The development of an unarmed police force

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_____ is the purpose of punishment based on the concept of just deserts.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Discuss the substantial step made in furtherance of the commission of an offense, contrasted with the mere planning or preparation to commit the criminal offense. Explain why one may be the subject of criminal liability while the other is not

What will be an ideal response?

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