Which of the following was a focus of the Newgate Prison in New York?

a. rehabilitation
b. deterrence
c. penitence
d. incapacitation


a. rehabilitation

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Aristotle saw all human activities aimed at some good, but some goods are subordinate to others. This concept is known as the:

A. Level of Interests. B. Hierarchy of goods. C. Parallel of goods. D. Balance of needs. E. None of the above.

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A man enters a store with an intention to shop. While shopping, he notices the store clerk going to the back of the store leaving the counter and register unattended. Although he did not intend to steal when he entered the store, the man decides to take advantage of the opportunity. He walks to the counter, takes out the money from the cash register, and then leaves the store. Which of the following crimes did the man commit?

A. Larceny B. White-collar C. Burglary D. Robbery

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

1. A majority of adult offenders are sentenced to jail or prison. 2. The first probation officers in America were volunteers. 3. Community corrections are never used for felony offenders. 4. From 2007 to 2014, the use of community corrections increased. 5. Community corrections are not designed to punish offenders.

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CAPS represents one of the largest and most comprehensive community policing initiatives in the country. During its first 10 years of operation, evaluation findings indicated that major crime and neighborhood problems were reduced

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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