What are some pros and cons of shock incarceration? Discuss each briefly

What will be an ideal response?


Best exemplified by boot camps. Patterned after military training; gives taste of military life; "shock" into refraining from further delinquent conduct; goals of discipline, self-control, and self-confidence; ease overcrowded incarceration facilities; criticism is that they don't reduce recidivism; net-widening.

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In the context of community policing, which of the following is a feature of collaborative reform?

A. Law enforcement officials form partnerships with local leaders to address difficult issues. B. Police departments devote most of their resources to respond to calls for service. C. Law enforcement officials form external partnerships with countries to address cross-border terrorism. D. Police departments turn to confidential informants for information concerning illegal activities in a community.

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A program that allows lawbreakers to avoid jail time, charges, or a criminal record is known as a ______ program.

A. diversion B. restitution C. reparation D. parole

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Although Blacks and Hispanic youth represent one third of this country’s adolescent population, they account for more than two thirds of ______ youth.

A. arrested B. detained C. incarcerated D. waived

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Once a not guilty verdict is returned the prosecutor cannot _____ the acquittal

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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