The basic (or traditional) formula to determine a country’s rate of imprisonment (Ir) involves dividing the number of persons in prison by the _____, then multiplying the result by 100,000
a. number of persons released from prison
b. number of persons sentenced to community supervision
c. total number of crimes committed
d. total population of the country
d. total population of the country
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The Missouri Plan for judicial selection combines elements of both election and appointment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The power to arrest
a. is generally useless b. really has few social effects c. is always carried out the same way d. is a necessary and useful tool
Jake has agreed to participate in a specialty court program. His team has instructed him to abstain from alcohol and participate in an anger management class. Jake has most likely agreed to have his case diverted to ______ court.
a. drug b. domestic violence c. criminal d. mental health
Which crime-measuring strategy is associated with the crime clock?
a. the UCR b. the NIBRS c. the OJJDP d. the NCVS