Explain the relationship between incarceration and race

What will be an ideal response?


- Black defendant is much more likely to be sentenced to death for killing a white
victim than a white defendant is for killing a black victim.
- Even though African Americans make up only 13 percent of the general population in the United States, the number of
black men in state and federal prisons (526,000) is significantly larger than the number of white men (454,000).

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What is the sixth criteria used when applying a deontological evaluation to an ethical dilemma?

a. Determine the intention of the act. b. Determine the duties involved in the situation. c. Determine whether the duties conflict. d. Determine whether the act will use any person as a means to an end.

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Most states mandate the use of GPS for drug offenders.

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

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Ranches are maximum security institutions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An evaluation of the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study found that the control group committed more crime than those in the experimental group

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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