Explain the key aspects of the Prison Rape Elimination Act

What will be an ideal response?


Under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, governors need to certify that their states are in compliance with the PREA to qualify for certain federal funds. The Act restricts the placement of youth in adult jails and prisons. The Act prohibits contacts between youth and adults in common areas, ensures youth are constantly supervised by staff, and limits the use of isolation, which causes or exacerbates mental health problems for youth.

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Criminal propensity theory claims that crime is the result of causal traits such as self-control that remain relatively constant over the life course

a. True b. False

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Discuss Barbara Owen's study on female inmates and her findings

What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the history of victims’ rights and services in this country. What role does the victim play in criminal justice proceedings today?

What will be an ideal response?

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The police arrive as Bob is robbing a bank with a gun. Bob runs out the door of the bank, taking shots at the police as he runs. The police:

A) may rely on the fleeing felon rule. B) may shoot Bob to stop him. C) must retreat before using deadly force. D) must follow the alter ego rule.

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