Prisons in __________ tend to be characterized by mass overcrowding, filthy conditions, and the presence of powerful prison gangs.

a) Norway
b) Latin America
c) Sweden
d) Slovenia


b) Latin America

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Which of the following is not mentioned by Lyman as a method to determine where patrol units should be deployed?

A) Responding to pressure from public interest groups. B) Where trouble is most likely to occur is the best place to send officers. C) Relying on police administrator's intuition. D) Responding to pressure from business. E) None of the above.

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What is the dominant paradigm accused of failing to consider

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Prisoners in the _______ _______ serve longer sentences than do prisoners in other Western nations

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe the five goals of contemporary criminal sentencing discussed in this chapter. Which of these goals do you think ought to be the primary goal of sentencing? How might your choice vary with the type of offense committed? In what circumstances

might your choice be less acceptable? What will be an ideal response?

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