_____ deterrence refers to the effect of increasing the severity, certainty, and/or swiftness of legal punishment

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: marginal

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The most pressing problem in corrections today is ______.

a. the rise of the restorative justice model b. rapid decline in correctional populations c. prison population explosions d. the failure of drug treatment programs

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According to Bonger’s Marxist theory of crime, which of the following statements is true?

a. Poverty is generated by capitalism, which gives rise to crime. b. Capitalism promotes individualism and egoism, which lead to increased crime. c. Humans are inherently social. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

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Briefly describe the relationship between age and crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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Child abuse has been identified as the leading cause of death of young children

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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