Domestic violence courts focus almost entirely on _____.
a. Rehabilitation of offenders
b. Mediation between offenders and victims
c. Restitution for victims
d. The safety of the victims
d. The safety of the victims
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a. True b. False
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A) criminal simulation B) embezzlement C) asportation D) arson
According to your text, approximately 4.65 million adults are now either on probation or parole as an alternative to incarceration. Which of the following explains the impact of the expanded use of these types of alternatives?
A. It has increased the crime rate due to more offenders being returned to their communities. B. It has increased recidivism rates in serious offenders. C. It is one factor that has led to the recent decrease in prison and jail populations. D. It has increased public costs due to the intensified need for police to ensure parolees are sufficiently supervised and discouraged from reoffending.