Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. According to Jerome Miller, the history of corrections shows continuous growth and improvement.
2. Jurisprudence on corrections is rooted on the idea of the prisoner as a "slave of the state."
3. Prisoners have little to no political power.
4. Most state regulatory bodies had unlimited legal authority.
5. The National Prison Association (later changed to American Correctional Association) was the first professional organization in the field of corrections.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
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A. the principle of just deserts B. judicial departures C. the bifurcated process D. victim impact statements
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. primary prevention B. secondary prevention C. tertiary prevention D. All of these
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a. Vandalizing the home of a disliked neighbor b. Attacking someone who is arguing with a friend c. Stealing from a large department store that "has plenty of money" d. Blaming the police for being unfair