Up until the 1960s the U.S. federal court system practiced a________ policy with respect to corrections; ultimately giving more power and discretion back to individual states correctional systems.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


Ans: hands-off

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The most serious type of offender to release into the community is a false negative

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The social dynamics of many prisons are created by factions divided along _________ lines

a. racial b. security c. custodial d. None of the above

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Crimes like aggravated murder that are seen as inherently wrong would be considered _______ crimes.

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

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Key elements of community policing include which of the following?

a. Finding the quickest solution to problems that come to the attention of police b. Viewing problems as causing harm to both citizens and police. c. Making sure that analyzing problems isn't so consuming that they never get solved. d. Hearing from all segments of the community before police respond to community problems. e. All of these choices.

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