Which of the following is true of incapacitation?
A. It protects society only until a criminal is freed.
B. It is generally considered the most humane goal of punishment.
C. It gives probation officers too much power in the sentencing process.
D. It focuses on the treatment of highly disturbed criminals.
Answer: A
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a. True b. False
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Which of the following is NOT a measure used by prison staff to reduce the number of sexual assaults in prisons?
A) advising inmates at reception about sexual assault and the option of being separated from aggressors B) investigating allegations of sexual pressure or assault and separating inmates as a precautionary measure C) watching for signs of aggression and questioning potential targets about such pressure D) permitting conjugal visiting for male inmates who are not legally married