Briefly explain a risk assessment instrument (RAI).

What will be an ideal response?


A risk assessment instrument is a tool that is used to examine relevant factors to measure an offender's risk of recidivism or risk of violent behavior. The RAI helps evaluate the level of risk by ranking offense severity and offense history.

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An arrested person must be taken before a magistrate:

A) within 6 days. B) within 5 days. C) without unnecessary delay. D) as soon as possible.

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Lt. Col. Oliver North, when called to testify before Congress about his activities with the NSC and Iran-Contra, came across as a persecuted ________.

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

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Charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly are subject to attack under the First Amendment protections of free speech and freedom of _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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Lynching included:

a. Hanging b. Burning c. Torturing d. All of the above

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