General deterrence is directed at preventing crime among the general population; where as specific deterrence is aimed at preventing future crimes by the offender

a. True
b. False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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Match each theory of distributive justice with the correct statement below:

A. People should receive justice according to their goodness B. People should receive justice according to their need C. People should receive justice in exactly equal amounts D. People should receive justice according to their relative merit

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_______________ is concerned with factors specific to the effective treatment and reintegration of the special needs offender. Thus, it deals with the subjective and objective needs of the offender to maximize their potential for social reintegration and to reduce their likelihood of future recidivism. It also takes into account factors such as substance addiction, medical assistance, mental health issues, job development, educational attainment, physical disabilities, and/or relationships with family and/or peers.

a. subjective assessment b. objective assessment c. risk-principled assessment d. needs-principled assessment

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In 1950, Congress extended significant new due process rights in courts-martial by adopting the:

A. Military Justice Act. B. U.S. Joint Service Committee Act. C. Uniform Code of Military Justice. D. Armed Forces Court of Appeals Act.

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Which of the following is the leading disadvantage in employing secretive means of gathering data?

a. Intrusiveness b. Invasiveness c. Confidence invasion d. Privacy invasion

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