Which theory of incapacitation involves predicting that an individual offender, or offenders with certain characteristics, will commit additional crimes if not locked up?

a. Selective incapacitation
b. Specific incapacitation
c. General incapacitation
d. Collective incapacitation


a. Selective incapacitation

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In North Carolina v. Butler (1979) the Supreme Court ruled that the state has a __________ ____________ of proving that a suspect properly waiver her Miranda rights

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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____________ is not an example of the "small wins" concept

a. Helping the group understand the problem better b. Formulating more effective strategies c. Achieving all proposed goals d. Selecting realistic objectives

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What is the literal translation of the term Narodnaya Volya?

a. The Peoples' Power b. The Russian Will c. The People Volunteers d. The Peoples' Will

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All of the following were identified as Robert Peel’s principles of policing EXCEPT ______.

a. the basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder b. the test of police effectiveness is the visible evidence of police action in dealing with crime c. police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary d. police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public

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