Describe and give examples of problem-solving courts

What will be an ideal response?


Problem-solving courts provide an alternative process to traditional criminal courts and attempt to address the root causes of a criminals' behavior such as alcohol or drug abuse (e.g., drug courts and DWI courts) or mental illness (e.g., mental health courts). Each court involves a specially trained team for each particular issue.

Criminal Justice

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Probation and parole officers sometimes face ethical dilemmas because of their conflicting obligates to provide treatment and control/punishment.

Criminal Justice

The ______ are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that create rights against the federal government.

a. Preamble b. Bill of Rights c. rules of legality d. bills of attainder

Criminal Justice

List and define the various ways that juveniles can be waived.

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

The process where the police and the public come together in the form of community meetings is known as

A. primary meetings. B. consultation. C. community partnership. D. neighborhood watch.

Criminal Justice