What are the policy implications of social development theories?

What will be an ideal response?


Policy initiatives suggested by social development perspectives would focus on early intervention to prevent delinquency and on the development of positive social capital. Examples of initiatives based on social development perspectives include OJJDP's Comprehensive Strategy Program and The Boys and Girls Clubs of America's Targeted Outreach program.

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If a field officer approaches a location to which he or she was summoned by a call for service, and it appears that the call was false, then he or she should call for backup and proceed only when the assistance has arrived

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Parole granted to an offender after a board chooses to do so is known as:

A. unconditional release B. discretionary parole C. mandatory parole D. parole board

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In Japan the government is not obligated to provide defense assistance for an indigent arrested or detained person. Why?

a. There is no actual status of “arrested” or “detained” in the Japanese system. b. Japanese courts have ruled that there is no likelihood of police misconduct at this stage. c. At that stage, assistance of counsel is only a privilege rather than a right. d. In Japan, a judge handles what other countries call defense and prosecution.

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Muslims believe Mohammed created the perfect Islamic community at _____

a. Medina b. Mecca c. Badr d. Jerusalem

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