A large portion of the prison population is made up of convicted individuals who are being returned to prison for new crimes or for _____________.

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


parole violations

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The State Mutual Aid compact provides for the orderly visit or transfer of an offender from one state to another

a. True b. False

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Since the age of two, Michael has had a history of acting out. As a child, Michael's acting out consisted of disrespecting his parents. By the age of 12, he was skipping school and hanging out with older boys in the neighborhood. By the time he was 15, he started using drugs and alcohol. Michael was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics and aggravated battery. Michael was offered a plea deal of five years of probation with a condition that he must participate in drug treatment and psychological counseling. When attendance in these programs is a requirement of a probation order, they are considered _________________ programs.

A. primary prevention B. secondary prevention C. adjudicatory prevention D. alternative sentencing

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Miller’s theory of crime that reflects an overemphasis on lower-class values is known as ______.

a. social disorganization b. differential association c. focal concerns d. social bond

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Which crime is not considered a white-collar offense?

a. employee theft b. embezzlement c. accepting kickbacks d. three-card monte

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