Mandatory sentencing and other get-tough policies have contributed to

A) jail overcrowding. B) reduced rates of recidivism.
C) increased levels of violence in jails. D) lower levels of violence in jails.


A

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Probatio means:

A) that persons with dangerous tendencies will be given longer sentences. B) serving one's sentence in its entirety. C) a period of trial and forgiveness. D) revenge.

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Fuller (1998) designed a pyramid of concepts that he believed are essential in ______ criminology.

a. peacemaking b. peacekeeping c. warmaking d. social justice

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Class intervals are always equal in size

a. True b. False

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The purpose of ______ is to prevent crime by removing the offender from the community and by placing them in custody via jail or prison time.

A. deterrence B. incapacitation C. retribution D. jurisdiction

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