When penalties for failing to live up to contract standards are set low, private prison companies typically ______.

A. ask to be released from their contracts
B. abide by the contract more consistently
C. cut corners and pay the fines when violations are reported
D. use the savings to improve the quality of service


C. cut corners and pay the fines when violations are reported

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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There exists no single definition of community policing or any universal set of program elements. TRUE OR FALSE

What will be an ideal response?

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This source of strain outlined by Robert Agnew is caused by experiencing child abuse, criminal victimization, school failure, and the presence of drugs and violence in the neighborhood

a. presentation of negative stimuli b. removal of positive stimulus c. disjunction of expectations and achievements d. failure to achieve goals

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For federally defined Part 1 violent crimes, what percentage of an offender’s sentence must be served in order for states to qualify for TIS grants?

a. 70% b. 75% c. 80% d. 85%

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