A belief in genetic determinism leads to the belief that attempts to __________ offenders will have little positive effect on recidivism
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: rehabilitate
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According to Donald Scott's study of federal antitrust cases, which of the following would not be a factor in the decision to prosecute?
a. The quality of the evidence b. The size of the parties involved c. The public demand for prison sentences in antitrust cases d. The likely impact of such prosecution on the department's reputation
Richard is a five-year-old boy whose alcoholic father often hits him with a cane. This scenario best illustrates _____.
A. homicide B. larceny C. child abuse D. juvenile recidivism
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for the disparity between the number of black and white officers hired, once the initial exam is completed?
a. education b. prior employment c. medical history d. financial health
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Among corporate and white-collar crimes, the more likely offender is female. 2. Inmates have no real right to privacy in the United States. 3. The number of women and girls as inmates or supervises in corrections has grown exponentially over the last several years. 4. The fact that correctional officers in male institutions frequently have to use brute force to manage and control inmates is one of the instances in which women can be disqualified from working in male prisons.