Describe the Martinson Report and the impact the findings had on corrections.

What will be an ideal response?


The Martinson Report examined a number of programs that included educational and vocational assistance, mental health treatment, medical treatment, and early release. In his report, often referred to as the Martinson Report, he noted that “with few and isolated exceptions, the rehabilitative efforts that have been reported so far have had no appreciable effect on recidivism.” The report helped usher in the get-tough movement throughout America.

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How does the victim relate to the criminal act?

What will be an ideal response?

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The two types of criminal hostage-takers are _________ and _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is not a factor in determining whether the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial has been violated?

a. The prosecution's demand for a speedy trial b. The reasons for the delay c. The prejudice to the defendant d. The defendant's assertion of the right

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Officers have a warrant authorizing search for narcotics allegedly being sold in a tavern. When they execute the warrant, there is a bartender and eighteen customers. Select the officers' most legally sound course of action. a. The officers may search the premises and everyone in it for drugs

b. The officers may search the premises for drugs and frisk the people for weapons. c. The officers may search the premises for drugs, but need specific probable cause for each person they want to search for drugs or frisk for weapons. d. The officers may search the premises for drugs, but need specific probable cause for each person they want to search for drugs and specific, articulable suspicion of danger to frisk for weapons.

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