Which of the following has contributed to a decline in state prison populations?

A. insufficient tax money
B. a tougher approach to parole
C. declining rates of serious crime
D. increased penalties


C. declining rates of serious crime

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Probation officers who relate to their jobs as detectors attempt to:

A) identify troublesome clients. B) catch clients violating curfew or testing positive for drugs. C) cure those with mental illnesses. D) revoke the probation programs of drug offenders.

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Simon's opportunity thesis predicted ___________ in women's commission of homicide

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In 1989, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) of 1974 was amended to require that states allow juveniles to be detained in adult jails and lockups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The four levels of culpability, or intent, in the Model Penal Code are purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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