Which of the following sentencing philosophies focuses on reforming criminal behavior so that the offender does not need or want to engage in future acts of crime?
a. incapacitation
b. deterrence
c. rehabilitation
d. reformative
c. rehabilitation
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Research has shown that children who are both physically aggressive and _____ have a high probability of becoming serious delinquents.
a. living in poverty b. emotionally aggressive c. socially rejected by peers d. struggling in school e. living in a single parent home
How much force should a security guard use to protect themselves and others?
A) Gain situational control—no matter what B) Minimum amount of force necessary C) No use of force is acceptable D) No amount of force is prohibited
Intermediate sanctions are:
A. more restrictive than traditional probation but less restrictive than prison or jail. B. short jail sentences. C. used for juveniles only. D. short prison sentences.
A strategy to keep those offenders who qualify away from prison and jail and toward community-based and intermediate sanctions is:
a. deterrence. b. diversion. c. incapacitation. d. reintegration.