Jeremy Bentham ______.
a. was an Italian philosopher who decried harsh punishments for minor offenses
b. promoted prison reform based on principles of the Quaker faith
c. was a former sheriff and prisoner of war who spent his life focusing on prison reform
d. made plans for a hypothetical prison called a panopticon
d. made plans for a hypothetical prison called a panopticon
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There has been a global increase in forensic psychology graduate programs within the past few years. What conclusion can you make about the field of forensic psychology from this statement?
A. Crime is on the rise. B. There is a need for trained mental health counselors in corrections. C. The field has been overly glamorized in the media. D. The field is growing.
In comparing traditional versus community policing organizational structure, which of the following statements is true?
A) Community policing models are similar to those in an intelligence-led policing organizational structure. B) Community policing models are based on Michel's "iron low of oligarchy" which advocates high specialization and a closed organizational design. C) Traditional policing models are rigid and formal, whereas community policing models are open to change and sensitive to the environment. D) Traditional policing models are non-bureaucratic and flat whereas community policing structure is closed and interactive.
Which of the following occurs with the imposition of tougher laws?
a. police do not necessarily make more arrests c. prosecutors are pressured to plea bargain b. juries are reluctant to convict d. all of these occur with the imposition of tougher laws
Juvenile probation conditions are usually of two types: mandatory or discretionary. Both may be specified by law or left to the discretion of the juvenile court judge or to the releasing authority in the case of aftercare
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false