Choose one controversial case discussed in the chapter. Describe the case, identify the controversial issue central to the case, and discuss how the case illustrates the complexity of many criminal justice issues.
What will be an ideal response?
the case illustrates how criminal justice issues are often not simple and clear-cut. Students may discuss the cases of Clayton Lockett, Weldon Angelos, or the college sexual assault.
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Did the suspect admit to any part of the alleged crime?
What will be an ideal response?
Goldstein found that police officers can solve all crimes successfully and work with citizens to solve problems
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Deterrence refers to ______.
A. punishment intended to transform individual into productive member of society B. punishing to discourage from offenses happening again C. punishing in order to harm the individual who caused harm D. punishing to remove individual from society as an interest for safety
______ focus on how people interpret and define their social reality and the meaning they attach to it in the process of interacting with one another via language.
A. Symbolic interactionists B. Functionalists C. Conflict theorists D. Feminists