Who was Jeremy Bentham and what did he contribute to corrections?

What will be an ideal response?


Bentham introduced the principle of utility and was a major contributor to the
classical school. He also discussed how utility impacts human nature and that this
should be a consideration in punishment strategies.

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Which of the following best defines the particular county or geographical area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case

a. first notice b. venue c. arraignment d. geographic subdivisions

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________ operations are aimed at illegal activities that destroy he physical, mental, and moral health of the public

A) Homicide B) Fraud C) Narcotics D) Vice

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The following is NOT one of the benefits of the NIMS, a division within the Department of Homeland Security? a. It coordinates with the Office of Intelligence and Analysis to ensure timelydistribution of intelligence and strategic information to state, local,tribal and territorial law enforcement

b. It provides standardized resource management procedures. c. It provides a set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards. d. It is scalable so that it may be used for all incidents.

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________ is a policing strategy that focuses on reducing crime and disorder, such as loitering and graffiti, by involving residents in the job of policing.

A. Problem-oriented policing B. Community-oriented policing C. Thermal image policing D. Preventive patrol policing

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