Discuss the 1972 U.S. Supreme Court case Morrissey v. Brewer and its implications to parole
What will be an ideal response?
• U.S. Supreme Court stipulated that the amount of due process rights to which a person is constitutionally entitled is directly related to the potential loss that can result
• Morrissey v. Brewer marked the beginning of the U.S. Supreme Court's involvement with parole revocation procedures
• Parole revocation, as governed by the decision in Morrissey v. Brown, requires minimal due process for parolees who have a liberty interest
• Court viewed parole revocation as a two-stage process: (1) the arrest of the parolee and a preliminary hearing and (2) the revocation hearing
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Programs that help offenders reduce their likelihood of further abuse of alcohol or drugs are called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
How many states currently have a statute allowing the death penalty?
What will be an ideal response?
The policy ______ is responsible for operationalizing the policy.
a. evaluation b. adoption c. implementation d. formulation
Policymakers are encouraged to expand the use of evidence-based policies that are scientifically proven to reduce juvenile recidivism
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false