The first probation statute was passed in ______.

a. New York
b. Massachusetts
c. Texas
d. California


b. Massachusetts

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Which of the following is not an example of a practical ramification of the biosocial theories?

a. Administration of prescription drugs b. Providing justification for outlawing the death penalty for juveniles c. The rise of neurolaw d. All of the above e. None of the above

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What system keeps track of crime mapping?

A. RMS B. IBM C. COMPSTAT D. CAD

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Approximately half of individuals in jails are ______ and another half are ______.

A. innocent; serving short-term sentences B. guilty; violent C. women; juveniles D. mentally disordered; substance abusers on house arrest

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Which of the following is NOT an innovation that was initially developed by John Augustus?

A. Probation B. Supervision conditions C. Home detention D. Presentence investigation

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