______ 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

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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

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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)

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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.

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