Dr. Quinn is interested in who is least likely to show up for their trial; those who bond out of jail with the help of a bondsman or those placed in a court sponsored pre-trial release program. The results of the study indicate that those inmates released using a bail bondsmen had a lower failure to appear at trial rate than those using court sponsored pre-trial release. The findings of the study
are used to close the expensive court run pre-trial release program. This study is an example of what type of research?
a. theory building
b. applied research
c. basic or pure research
d. a paradigm shift
b
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a. 1960s b. 1970s c. 1980s d. 1990s
According to Pillar, which of the following is NOT one of the four consistent threads in definitions of terrorism.
A) They generate target civilians. B) It includes premeditation. C) Terrorism is always motivated by religion. D) Terrorists generally are sub-national or clandestine groups.
Community corrections programs are designed to ______.
a. help offenders reintegrate into society b. deter offenders from committing more crime c. incapacitate offenders who have committed serious crimes d. provide victims and their families some reassurance that justice was met
Which substance has the strongest connection to date rape?
A. alcohol B. caffeine C. marijuana D. cocaine