Briefly identify the policy implication(s) of a psychosocial approach to crime.

What will be an ideal response?


Policies will focus on the individual, for example through counseling and rehabilitative efforts. If the individual is considered pathological, treatment may not be effective.

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For many juveniles their understanding of their rights under the law is safeguarded and explained by:

a. statute. b. intake officers. c. close neighbors. d. juvenile court lobbyists.

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The issue of due process in the use of victim impact statements is the inability of the defense to confront the witness

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

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The first prison treatment programs in the United States were:

A. religious. B. therapeutic. C. psychological. D. educational.

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The use of coercion by members of a police agency can produce which of the following?

a. isomorphism b. distrust c. legitimacy d. racial bias

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