Is a goal of punishment that focuses on the notion that both an individual and society as a whole can be discouraged from committing similar crimes through the effective use of certain types of punishments
a. Restoration
b. Deterrence
c. Retribution
d. Rehabilitation
b
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Web-based technology is now being used to educate prisoners, treat prisoners who are drug addicts or sex offenders, and provide inmates with vocational training
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following crimes is usually sexual in nature?
a. Elder abuse b. Robbery c. Serial Murder d. Domestic violence
Which of the following would be considered an example of direct evidence?
A. a boyfriend’s fingerprint in his girlfriend’s car B. an accomplice’s confession that they saw the defendant murder the victim C. a shoeprint that matched the same style and size as a shoe owned by the defendant D. a carpet fiber from the defendant’s van that was the same type as one found on the victim
Criminologists interested in computing criminal statistics focus on creating ________ measurements of criminal behavior
a. tactical and strategic b. valid and reliable c. legal and positivist d. current and applicable