Which of the following is an accurate statement about the two largest private prison companies, CoreCivic and the Geo Group?

A. In 2016, both companies earned about $1 billion.
B. In 2016, both companies had more than 200,000 correctional beds.
C. In 2016, both companies spent more than $1 million on lobbying and political campaigns.
D. In 2016, both companies together owned or managed 52 facilities.


C. In 2016, both companies spent more than $1 million on lobbying and political campaigns

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An effective police department sets goals. However, there is a difference between real and stated goals. Discuss the difference between real and stated goals and the implications it has on a police department

What will be an ideal response?

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Barry regularly shoplifts various items (DVDs, small appliances, toiletries) from big box stores (e.g., Wal-Mart). He feels some guilt after doing this but resolves these negative feelings by telling himself that corporations won’t miss the money and that the people who run them are often white-collar criminals themselves. These thoughts are an example of:

a. primary deviance. b. techniques of neutralization. c. low self-control. d. an anomic state.

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

1. Jenkins believes that the trend of terrorist operations by states is declining. 2. The borderline separating political motives from highly personal motives and purely criminal motives is not always clear. 3. With a fairly precise definition of terrorism, many decisions are objective and easily made. 4. The year 1975 was called "The Year of the Terrorist" because a drastic increase in terrorism was seen in the world.

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Which response does NOT include one of the pillars of Islam?

A) profession of faith in God B) showing compassion and concern for the needy C) praying six times daily D) pilgrimage to Mecca

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