Define jail diversion.
What will be an ideal response?
jail diversion refers to any process designed to reduce the contact between the
criminal justice system and mentally ill and/or substance addicted persons, with the goal
being to facilitate reentry of the offender into the community while also avoiding risk of
public endangerment.
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Discuss the concept of acceptable dissent from a legalist and indicate a contrasting view
What will be an ideal response?
Explain some of the benefits to society that are realized from the use of community corrections.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the Supreme Court, it is unconstitutional to ________ developmentally challenged or incompetent prison inmates
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Why do most state jurisdictions punish burglary as a felony?
a. Because, historically, a "man's home is his castle.". b. Because, legally, one's home is afforded greater protection under the U.S. Constitution. c. Because, unlike an auto, an individual's home is considered a permanent belonging. d. Because the potential for harm to the occupants is so significant.