In Section 1983 lawsuits filed by people in prison, correctional employees may be sued as individuals in their personal capacity, as opposed to their official capacity as a state employee.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Which of the following is not a component of rehabilitation?

a. the intervention is undertaken by the correctional system b. the intervention’s main goal is to reduce recidivism c. the intervention targets for change the factors that the individual chooses d. the intervention may also help to improve the offender is other ways

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The U.S. Supreme court has ruled that civilians cannot participate in a search warrant in any way.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following would not be grounds for a criminal appeal?

a. Evidence was allowed that should not have been b. Evidence was not allowed that should have been c. The jury was tainted by media coverage d. The jury made an incorrect finding of the facts

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The vast majority of rape victims are raped by strangers

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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