Describe the way that sexism has impacted the experiences of women in prison. What kinds of changes do you think are needed to reduce this discrimination?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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Which of the following crimes is NOT normally associated with or facilitated by the Internet.

A. Child obscenity B. Identity theft C. Burglary D. Money laundering

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Frank is an inmate at Greensburg State Prison, and he has just had a contact visit with an old friend. Before Frank returns to his cell, prison guards subject Frank to a strip search. Such a search is:

a. constitutional, because prisoners have a diminished expectation of privacy and there is an important government need to maintain prison security. b. constitutional, because prisoners forfeit all Fourth Amendment rights. c. unconstitutional, unless prison officials have reasonable suspicion to think they will find contraband or other evidence of a crime on Frank. d. unconstitutional, unless prison officials have probable cause to think they will find contraband or other evidence of a crime on Frank.

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Early criminologists viewed the female offender as an aberration who engaged in crimes that usually had a _________________ connotation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Transitional employment programs provide subsidized work to current prisoners with close supervision, mentoring, and on-the-job training

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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