Why do some states use supermax prisons for inmates who have not committed a violent act in prison?

a. to control overcrowding in regular prisons
b. to better control mentally ill inmates
c. to protect elderly and juvenile inmates
d. to reduce gang activity


d

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Most female serial murderers hold skilled occupations.

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

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The RICO Act was used against the Mafia primarily in the 1980's

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fines, forfeitures, and restitutions keep offenders in the and away from jails or prisons

What will be an ideal response?

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What data source relies on a multistage sample of housing units to collect information about citizen's encounters with criminals?

a. Monitoring the Future Survey b. NCVS c. National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) d. UCRs

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