What guidelines have states developed to increase the consistency of parole boards?

What will be an ideal response?


States have developed formalized process checklists and validated risk assessments--a standardized evaluation of factors believed to be correlated with continued criminal behavior.

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Explain the deterrence theory of punishment. Define the two types and give an example.

What will be an ideal response?

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Prior to sentencing, victims are given the opportunity to address the judge, either verbally or in writing, prior to sentencing through what is called a victim impact statement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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By 1990, 16 states switched to mandatory release mechanisms because ______.

A. the rehabilitative model was too time consuming B. the rehabilitative model had few flaws C. correctional programming provided little or no benefit to offenders D. correctional programming stressed the punishment of offenders

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In _____ a child of 6 can be held responsible for his or her criminal action

a. France b. England c. Sri Lanka d. Austria

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