Using an experimental design, create an impact evaluation of a program that allows prisoners to attend classes at a local college. The program is designed to reduce the recidivism of participants as compared with nonparticipants.

What will be an ideal response?


One hundred inmates are randomly assigned to be released to attend classes at a local college and 100 inmates are assigned to a no-college-classes control group. Recidivism rates are compared between the two groups in the 6 months following their prison release.

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To obtain a search warrant, an officer must present a written affidavit to a magistrate or judge in which the officer establishes _______cause to believe the items to be seized are connected with criminal activity and the items to be seized are in

the location to be searched. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Jose is involved in drug sales and these illegal drug transactions are usually cash transactions, commonly resulting in large amounts of currency in excess of $20,000 . Jose uses this money to pay off various lower dealers and suppliers

Jose needs to legitimize his cash proceeds in a fashion that permits him to spend it wherever and whenever he desires without attracting suspicion. What prevents Jose from depositing $20,000 in cash in a bank? A. The federal CTR requirement. B. His distrust of banks. C. His suppliers mandate that only credit unions be used. D. Nothing prevents him from using a bank.

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Much juvenile sexual behavior is concealed within the confines of family, community, and school and often remains ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The idea that exceptions can be used to prove rules is valid

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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