Which of the following statements is true of early women's prisons?

A. They had jail cells with reinforced steel bars.
B. They lacked facilities to prepare inmates for a return to society.
C. They focused on rehabilitation.
D. They lacked nurseries for the inmates' young children.


Answer: C

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A(n) __________ is an act by a governor or the president that forgives the prisoner and rescinds the sentence

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Several HIDTAs incorporate __________ as an overall part of their strategies to curb drug abuse.

a. stop and frisk b. buy and bust c. pretext traffic stops d. prevention and treatment

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How were John Augustus’ early probation officers different than probation officers today?

A. They were volunteer officers who were often recruited from churches. B. They were more judgmental than officers today. C. They were often recruited from the military. D. They were paid more than probation officers today.

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In the United States, 31 states and the federal government have statutes that authorize the death penalty.

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

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