What are some of the new and pressing issues impacting American courts today that this chapter identifies?

What will be an ideal response?


The population is changing and these changes with impact the court. The aging and diversification of the population, the rise of religious controversies, and globalization all impact how the courts respond and will progress in the future.

These changes in the population will change the expectations and needs of the court. There will be an increasing demand for culturally appropriate and therapeutic approaches. The complexity of some types of cases will continue to rise. It will be increasingly difficult to recruit, hire, and retain highly skilled executives, managers, and staff. On the positive side, challenging times can lead to implementing new innovations and revolutionizing the courts.

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Factual judgments, as well as value judgements, can both be verified empirically through observations and reasoning

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is an Evidence-Based Practice?

What will be an ideal response?

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The ___________ is the legal practice allowing prison administrators free reign to run the prison, even if correctional practices violate inmates' constitutional rights.

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

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Explain the reasons for and against the popular election of judges.

What will be an ideal response?

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