Evidence suggests that African-American and Hispanic offenders are more likely to be sent to prison than whites–and for longer periods
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Certainly, recent years have seen a vast increase in transnational commerce as information, money, physical goods, people, and other tangible commodities move freely across state boundaries
This globalization of trade and a growing international consumer demand for leisure products have created a natural impetus for a fundamental change in the character of many criminal organizations, from essentially localized vice networks to transnational organized crime groups. These opportunities have manifested themselves in five areas, all of which are outside the domain of organized crime groups, but each of which profoundly affects criminal organizations. Please name those five areas.
When has the Court approved the use of intrusive techniques of detention by police officers during Terry stops?
What will be an ideal response?
New Zealand’s youth justice has been a model for other jurisdictions worldwide. From approximately 1990 to 2010, New Zealand dealt with most youth offenders—nearly 80% of apprehensions—through diversion rather than prosecution. In brief, list the type of justice New Zealand focuses on and whether or not a social emphasis is present in the model of justice.
What will be an ideal response?
According to Skolnick and Fyfe (1993), actions designed to overcome resistance that is forcible but not life threatening are known as:
a. Pain compliance b. Impact techniques c. Deadly force d. Command verbalization