The weakness of first-generation designed jails is found in the inability of staff to see more than one or two cells at a time
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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An individual's belief in the source of outcomes in life, i.e., that events that occur are the result of a person's actions or of outside forces beyond his or her control, is called
a. outcome orientation b. outcome control c. orientation of reinforcement d. locus of control
During a(n) ________ hearing, the judge makes a determination whether there is sufficient evidence to support the juvenile petition
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A large percentage of ex-offenders attempt to receive pardons after successfully completing parole
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
James, an inner-city, 15-year-old, African-American male, understands that successfully navigating on the streets of his neighborhood means he must be tough and smart. Living in a single-parent home headed by his mother, who works 50 to 60 hours a week keeping the family of four fed, she has done her best to instill family values in him. While he respects his mother's efforts, street values are more important for him. Being respected is ultimately important to him as well. James might be said to adhere to which of the following?
a. cultural deviance theory b. focal concerns c. theory of delinquent subculture d. the code of the streets