Which of the following would not be a belief of a retributivist?

a. punishing some innocent people is a price of general deterrence
b. offenders are paying a debt to society
c. offenders have taken unfair advantage of others
d. punishment is a censure of offenders


a. punishing some innocent people is a price of general deterrence

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___________________ theory helps explain the idea that gangs give voice to oppressed minorities and can be potential revolutionary organizations

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of Reamer’s (1986) grounds relate to science and research and to what is known from that research about the likely outcome of a particular policy?

a. Ideological b. Contingent c. Ethical d. Empirical

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The number of people under correctional control is now almost _____________.

A. 2 million B. 4 million C. 7 million D. 9 million

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Ben has a beef with one of the other inmates. He hasn't paid his gambling debt and keeps betting on other games. Ben is growing tired of dealing with the inmate but he is trying not to lose his head. Why won't he go ahead and get his money at any cost? a. Ben is not a violent criminal

b. Ben is a low man in the prison hierarchy. c. There is an inmate social code. d. The importation model.

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