____________________ is the goal of punishment that is designed to keep offenders in prison so they do not cause harm to the public

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Incapacitation

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The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 set minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment for various federal offenses

a. true b. false

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The ____________ investigated police corruption in New York and classified abusers into two categories.

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

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Symbolic interactionism is a ______ level perspective.

a. macro- b. meso- c. micro- d. criminal-

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following is true of youths’ criminal behavior and gang membership?

A. Despite prior delinquent activity, youth are likely to become more actively involved in delinquent activity while involved with a gang. B. Youth are unlikely to engage in delinquency while actively involved with a gang. C. Youth exhibit elevated levels of delinquency during times of active involvement with a gang. D. Youth involved with a gang are likely to commit their first offenses only after joining the group.

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