List the types of political crimes committed by governments. What might be done to reduce such offenses?
What will be an ideal response?
Crimes by government include violations of human rights, civil liberties, and constitutional privileges, as well as illegal behavior that occurs in the process of enforcing the law or maintaining the status quo. Secret-police violations, human rights abuses, genocide, and crimes by police, as well as illegal surveillance, disruption, and experiments, are just some of the examples of governmental crime.
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a. stressed solitary confinement 24 hours a day b. was back by Quakers and stressed repentance c. had prisoners work in their cells alone d. had prisoners work in groups and locked up by night
What is the primary goal of evaluation research?
A. to shape social policy B. to advance scientific knowledge C. to organize social action D. to earn a degree
Which of the following international conventions was passed in 1948 in order to prohibit cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment for prisoners?
a. UN Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners b. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights c. Universal Declaration of Human Rights d. Istanbul Statement
Darryl explains the rules that Howard needs to follow. Which is Not one of these rules that Darryl mentions?
a. Don't interfere with inmate interests. b. Never rat on a con. c. Trust the guards over other inmates. d. Never back down from a fight.