Identify and explain two of the three factors that criminologists use to explain increases and decreases in the crime rate
What will be an ideal response?
? Answers may vary, but should include discussions of (1) incarceration rates, (2) the size of the youth population, and (3) the economy.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
Rehabilitation theory is consistent with the indeterminate sentence.
Which of the following rights of a criminal defendant is NOT explicitly mentioned in the Constitution?
a. Speedy trial b. Jury trial c. Impartial judge d. Public trial
______ play a critical role in evaluation by providing a standard against which to measure the program’s success.
A. Activities B. Goals C. Policy D. Retribution
What 1980 study led to recommendations to improve services to crime victims for criminal justice personnel, the medical community, the social service and victim advocacy communities, and other agencies that worked with victims?
A. Victim of Crime Study B. Justice for All Study C. New Directions From the Field Study D. President’s Task Force on Victims of Crime study