Which was NOT a requirement for English prisons and jails as specified by the English Penitentiary Act of 1779?

A) secure and sanitary structures
B) housing inmates in common cells
C) systematic inspections
D) abolition of fees charged to inmates


Answer: B

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A. Drug-related police corruption that consists of an officer's personal use of illicit drugs B. The use of improper force to extract a confession or obtain evidence C. The turning of a "blind eye" to criminal activity in exchange for large sums of money or goods D. Drug-related police corruption in which an officer seeks personal gain by stealing drugs, selling drugs, or extorting money from drug dealers

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Which statement is true regarding social costs on offenders and their families?

a. These costs do not significantly impact the overall cost of victimization. b. Families of offenders are subject to less social costs due to offender incarceration. c. There is a significant correlation between parental incarceration and children's delinquency. d. Parental absence due to incarceration has a less effect on kids than parental separation due to illness, death, or divorce.

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Female correctional officers were known as:

A. wardresses B. bailiffs C. housemasters D. matrons

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A qualitative interview involves ______ participants and researchers

a. interaction b. negotiation c. data analysis d. none of the answers are correct

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