Explain various situations in which correctional officers are to use force inside a prison. When is force legally accepted? Is it possible for correctional officers to defuse hostility yet uphold rules?

What will be an ideal response?


Responses will vary

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Which of the following is not one of the alternative positions provided by Roberts (2014) in summary of the arguments for public involvement in sentencing?

a. Allow the prosecutor to discuss sentencing options with the public. b. allowing public views to determine sentencing policy and practice c. permit some public input into sentencing but keep control of policy within a professional system relying on judges d. to not permit any public participation in sentencing decisions

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One of the greatest spurs to _________________ is the recognition by the student that his personal or professional growth will be directly dependent on the effort he expends to improve himself, to gain greater insight, and increase his proficiency

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The age-crime curve is a pattern of offending characterized by low delinquency in adolescence with a steady increase in criminal behavior throughout adulthood. 2. ADHD and conduct disorder only co-occur in about 5% of cases. 3. In Robert Agnew's super traits theory, he identifies impulsiveness and sensation seeking as super traits. 4. Developmental theories support the same kind of family-based nurturant strategies supported by biosocial, social, and self-control theories. 5. The Nurse-Family Partnership program has been shown to have many beneficial outcomes for both mothers and children who participated.

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In fourteen states, doctors may prescribe the personal use of what drug for pain management for people with serious illnesses?

a. cocaine b. marijuana c. heroin d. methamphetamine

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