The recognition that different levels of this result in different levels of moral responsibility is fundamental to our justice system.
a. criminal commitment.
b. civil (involuntary) commitment.
c. parens patriae.
d. mens rea.
Answer: d. mens rea.
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Opponents of ______ raise the issue of the symbolism surrounding punishment in the form of the uniform and insignia of correctional staff and the judiciary that express the public nature of punishment.
a. retribution b. mass incarceration c. probation d. privatization
Shouting slurs and epithets at citizens is an example of ________ police brutality
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A person who has seen someone or something and can communicate these facts is:
a. an eyewitness. b. a witness. c. a personal observer. d. a court reporter.
In 2012, males in California had the highest recidivism rate, according to the American Correctional Association. What was California's approximate male recidivism rate in 2012?
A. 20 percent B. 65 percent C. 80 percent D. 45 percent