Explain why the noninterventionist perspective views any intrusion by the criminal justice system as harmful.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should indicate that justice system involvement stigmatizes the offender. This leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy whereby offenders view themselves as criminal. Newly released offenders have a hard time finding work and establishing health relationships, which increases the likelihood of recidivism.
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The purpose of RICO is to thwart the interstate transportation of minors for illegal purposes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What type of forensic evidence found at bombing crime scenes is as individual as fingerprints?
a. hair and fibers b. toolmarks c. type of explosive material d. none of the above
In order to implement community-oriented policing, not only must the three components be implemented, but ________.
a. the organizational structure must change as well
b. the management style must change as well
c. both the organization and management must change as well
d. the number of police officers must be reduced
What does the textbook cite as a significant factor in recent heroin overdoses?
A. The mixture of heroin and morphine injected into the arms of the drug user B. The ready availability of heroin on the streets combined with the mixture of heroin and morphine injected into the arms of the drug user C. The ready availability of heroin on the streets D. The high-purity concentration of new heroin derivatives (chiva and black tar) from Columbia