Martinson (1974) found that ______.

a. many correctional programs do not work for a variety of reasons
b. rehabilitation holds the most promise in reducing recidivism
c. criminals are undeserving of rehabilitation programs
d. determinate sentencing is the only way to guarantee public safety


a. many correctional programs do not work for a variety of reasons

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Burglary of a market would be considered a(n) _______________ burglary

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Stan's wife is a victim of a head-on-collision that has left her paralyzed from the neck down and she has fallen into a coma. Her last words to him were that she did not want to live in such a horrible state

Stan's wife's doctor confirmed that there was no hope of recovery. While alone in the room with his wife, Stan places a pillow over her head and suffocates his wife. Stan has committed the act of what type of crime? a. Involuntary manslaughter b. Voluntary manslaughter c. Mercy killing d. None of the above

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The designation of "supreme court" may refer to:

A) a chancery court. B) the U.S. Supreme Court. C) a court of common pleas. D) None of the above.

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A proactive police anticrime strategy is practiced when police

A. receive information about a crime. B. themselves initiate the strategy. C. look for a crime. D. profile criminals.

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