The push for ________ highlights the importance of using scientific research to study correctional policy.
What will be an ideal response?
evidence-based corrections
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Frequently deviance is only informally sanctioned.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Sampson found that the relationship between rates of family disruption and violent crimes among cities held true for cities with similar levels of joblessness. This shows which of the following?
A. The association between rates of family disruption and violent crime is nonspurious. B. A causal relationship between family disruption and violence is not possible. C. The effect of family disruption on violent crime is conditional on the level of joblessness. D. The rate of joblessness did not cause the association between family disruption and violent crimes.
Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Where an error at a criminal trial involves provisions of the federal constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court has said that appellate courts must find beyond a reasonable doubt that the error was harmless if the court is to affirm the trial court. b. The constitutional proscription of double jeopardy prevents appeals by the prosecutor of pretrial orders. c. The U.S. Supreme Court has said that states must provide legal counsel to indigent persons convicted of felonies who exercise their statutory right to appeal. d. Appellate courts perform dual functions in the criminal process: error correction and lawmaking.