Explain the calculation a salient factor score

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The salient factor score predicts the success rate of an offender if released on parole. It includes the number of prior convictions and commitments, age of current commitment and probation/parole/escape violation status.

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According to Kleinig (1996), when police methods shock the conscience or offend even hardened sensibilities, they are not abiding by ______.

a. seemliness b. proportionality c. minimization d. practicability

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"A process of developing a method of procedure or an arrangement of parts intended to facilitate the achievement of a definite objective" is:

A) budgeting B) planning C) management D) organization

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According to the research on chronic offenders, arrests and court experiences deter chronic offenders.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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There is a growing momentum by state legislative bodies that prison populations can be reduced without sacrificing public safety

a. True b. False

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