A philosophy of correctional treatment that embraces decentralization of authority, citizen participation, redefinition of the population for whom incarceration is most appropriate, and emphasizes rehabilitation through community programs is called ________.

What will be an ideal response?


community corrections

Sociology

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Agrarian societies tended to believe in ________

A) one god, as in early Christianity B) the natural world such as wind, earth, or animals C) a collection of named gods, often with a ruling god D) goddesses instead of gods

Sociology

Which of the following is the best definition of war, according to your text?

a. organized armed violence aimed at a social group in pursuit of an objective b. the premeditated use, or threatened use, of violence by an individual or group to gain apolitical or social objective c. organized armed combat aimed at destroying another nation d. organized armed combat aimed at conquering another nation

Sociology

The term hidden patients refers to

(a) individuals who obtain medical treatment indirectly. (b) elderly patients who cover up their illness. (c) wives who become physically overwhelmed by the demands of caring for their spouse. (d) the elderly who get locked away in nursing homes without proper medical attention.

Sociology

About what percentage of women have reported being raped by an intimate partner in their lifetime?

a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% d. 30% e. 35%

Sociology