Research on discrimination in the sentencing process has found that:

a. Blacks are disproportionately given more severe sentences than whites.
b. Past criminal record affects sentencing more than race
c. Blacks receive proportionately more “three-strikes” sentences than whites
d. Blacks receive proportionately fewer sentences of probation than whites


b. Past criminal record affects sentencing more than race

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Dave is angry at Jim. Dave tells Jim to watch his back as he leaves Jim’s house. Later that evening, Dave returns to Jim’s home with a loaded gun. Analyze this situation under three different approaches to attempt. Describe what Dave would have to do in order to be liable under each approach.

What will be an ideal response?

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Prisons are usually categorized according to:

a. size and location. b. their levels of security and inmate populations. c. their levels of education and rehabilitation programming. d. state and federal jurisdiction.

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The PREA-mandated study of sexual violence incidence and prevalence in U.S. correctional institutions found a high rate of staff involvement in the sexual victimization of residents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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