Identify the four characteristics of critical criminology.
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will identify the following:
• Crime is a label attached to behavior, usually that of the less powerful in society.
• More powerful groups in society control this labeling process to protect their vested interests.
• The conflict model rather than the consensus model explains the criminalization process.
• Crime is often a rational response to inequitable conditions in capitalistic societies.
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______ _____ is considered an extension of assertiveness training and/or empowerment of the female offender and emphasizes the development of autonomy among women especially vocational and/or career autonomy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is true regarding restorative justice programs?
A. Restoration programs are relatively new having been developed only in the last decade. B. Restoration programs have been part of peacekeeping in Asian, Native American, and Native Canadian communities for centuries. C. While used in Europe and Asia, restoration programs have yet to be implemented in the United States. D. According to Howard Zehr, the core value of the restorative justice process can be translated as therapy for all.
Judicial __________ Evaluations are an important tool for maintaining judicial accountability.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Due to America's counterterrorism strategies, the risk of a spectacular attack in the homeland has significantly decreased since 9/11
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false