Correctional officers often engage in “corruption of authority,” meaning they:

a. Deliberately refrain from enforcing prison rules
b. Engage in many corrupts acts when exercising their authority
c. Strictly enforce prison rules, but do so unethically
d. Are prompted to act unethically due to the authority they are given


a. Deliberately refrain from enforcing prison rules

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is an advantage of diversion programs?

A. They allow the offender to postpone prison/jail time until diversion completion. B. Rehabilitation services can be accessed while in the community. C. The cost is higher, but so is the success rate. D. Diversion allows the inmate out of their cell for longer lengths of time.

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Research into the effects of transferring juveniles to adult court has shown all but which of the following?

A) Transferred juveniles are more likely to recidivate than those who remain in the juvenile justice system. B) Transferred juveniles are more likely to recidivate at a higher rate than those who remain in the juvenile justice system. C) Transferred juveniles are more likely to be incapacitated than those who remain in the juvenile justice system. D) Transferred juveniles are more likely to be arrested for more serious offenses than those who remain in the juvenile justice system.

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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been extended to searches and seizures conducted by state and local law enforcement officers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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