Why do most experts believe that the private prison industry will continue to grow?
What will be an ideal response?
First, shrinking budgets may force states to look for less-costly alternatives to housing inmates in public prisons.
Second, as the number of federal prisoners increases, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has turned to private prisons to expand its capacity.
Between 2000 and 2012, the number of federal inmates in private prisons more than doubled, from about 15,500 to about 40,500.67
The current emphasis on imprisoning violators of immigration law seems likely to ensure that this trend will continue.
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Historically, race and the ______ have been closely associated.
a. level of education of inmates b. death penalty c. drug war d. none of these
The Cleveland syndicate flourished in part because of its willingness to negotiate and work with various ethnic groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Identify one advantage that NIBRS has over the UCR as a source of crime data.
What will be an ideal response?
What type of bail system allows the defendant to be released with no immediate requirement of payment but leaves him or her liable for the full bail amount if he or she fails to appear in court?
a. Surety bail system b. Deposit bail system c. ROR system d. Unsecured bond