One obstacle to significant prison reform is the public's ______.

A. fear of finding themselves incarcerated
B. disdain for corrections officers
C. tendency to believe false reports of prison abuse
D. lack of sympathy for prisoners


D. lack of sympathy for prisoners

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A positive retribution:

a. demands that one who is guilty ought to be punished.
b. allows that one who is guilty may be punished.
c. dictates that one who is not guilty must not be punished for a crime.
d. does not allow for atonement.

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Outline the strengths and weaknesses of the use of crime typologies. Do you feel that such typologies are useful? Support your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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Electronic monitoring, fines, and drug testing are examples of ________ sanctions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements concerning prison programs is true?

A. They are readily available to prisoners. B. Legislators today are financially supportive of prisoner programs. C. More programs tend to increase hostilities in prisons. D. Classification of prisoners and assignment to various programs are often based on the needs of the institution. E. Few inmates are interested in becoming involved in programs.

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