Which of the following scenarios represents the ideas of the Get-Tough Era in corrections?
A. Alexis avoids jail time because she cooperates with police.
B. Darren works with a support group so he can reduce his sentence.
C. Annabelle lobbies to increase taxes for prison rehabilitation programs.
D. Chase gets a long sentence because this is his third arrest for theft.
D. Chase gets a long sentence because this is his third arrest for theft.
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Research has also shown that ______ in the United States are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than are ______.
A. adolescents, children B. children, adolescents C. children, adults D. adults, children
To measure success of probation, a measure of recidivism is often used-specifically:
A. whether or not the offender has attended rehabilitation programs. B. whether or not the offender violated probation conditions. C. whether or not the offender has been reincarcerated. D. whether or not the offender has been rearrested.
The basic theory that guides diversion programs is that most youths will at some point commit some type of delinquent act or otherwise make a mistake.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In practice, searches and seizures sometimes serve to protect police officers
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false