A model of corrections based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by social, psychological, or biological deficiencies that require treatment is known as the:

What will be an ideal response?


medical model

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Serving twenty weekends in jail because of a conviction for a crime, but being permitted to work at a regular job in the community during the remainder of the week, is called:

A) intermittent sentencing. B) shock parole. C) jail as a condition of probation. D) shock probation.

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Define "Club Drugs", and discuss what types of drugs are included in this category and the health risks when individuals participate in this drug – taking behavior

Conclude with why this category of is important to watch and what trends of use or changes in legislature has occurred. (Outside research may be required.) What will be an ideal response?

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Taking away a bad child's candy is an example of a positive punishment

a. True b. False

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The law has not been used in past times to regulate women's reproduction and access to professional credentials

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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