What is the function of a halfway house?

What will be an ideal response?


Halfway houses are transitional places of residence for offenders that are, in terms of strictness of supervision, “halfway” between the constant supervision of prison and the much looser supervision in the community.

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According to Useem et al., the negotiating cycle will begin with the inmates offering __________ demands

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The case of Cooper v. Pate gave inmates the right to:

A. file civil lawsuits against prison authorities. B. practice their religion. C. access a law library. D. be free from cruel and unusual punishment.

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The Earth Liberation Front is an example of an eco-terrorism group

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Security managers must balance

a. aesthetic needs. b. operation needs. c. security needs. d. all of the above

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