The strategy of first-time offenders being diverted away from formal processing and into a number of service programs is known as ________.

A. diversion
B. early pre-delinquent intervention and prevention
C. deinstitutionalization
D. classification


Answer: A

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A) one witness will be excluded while another testifies B) unruly defendants will be removed from the courtroom C) an attorney in contempt of court will be excluded D) spectators may be removed from the courtroom E) unconstitutionally collected evidence will be excluded

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What impact did the Roper v. Simmons ruling have on juvenile delinquents?

What will be an ideal response?

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Factors in determining patrol area size should be __________.

A. street numbers B. square miles C. lack of community participation D. all of these

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