______ refers to the period of time when an offender is released from prison and returns to the community.
a. Recidivism
b. Pretrial
c. Parole
d. Reentry
d. Reentry
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The _______ theory assumes that individuals make decisions according to what they believe is in their self-interest
a. Strain c. Differential association b. Rational choice d. Social control
The idea that punishment that is too severe may actually lead to more crime rather than prevent future crime is referred to as ______.
a. deterrence b. the just desserts hypothesis c. retribution d. the brutalization argument
Which Supreme Court case established a standard of "beyond a doubt" for delinquency matters?
A. Kent v. United States (1966) B. In Re Gault (1967) C. In Re Winship (1970) D. Eddings v. Oklahoma (1982)
Young children are allowed to testify at trial only if:
a. their age can be verified. b. they understand the difference between fact and fantasy. c. the child is the only witness to the crime being prosecuted. d. a parent or guardian is present to protect their rights.