Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between punitive policies and sentencing length?

a. Punitive policies have an increased sentence length.
b. Punitive policies have a decreased sentence length.
c. Punitive policies have not had any impact on sentence length.
d. Not enough data are available to determine a relationship.


c. Punitive policies have not had any impact on sentence length.

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a. supply and demand theory b. a free market system in operation c. price fixing d. insider trading

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What are the three distinct types of individuals involved in crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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Many probation and parole officers face ethical issues because their role involves the sometimes inconsistent goals of:

a. Treatment and punishment. b. Retribution and punishment. c. Control and supervision. d. Monitoring and counseling.

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According to the lifestyles theory, Christopher should associate with _________ in order to lower his chances of victimization

a. athletes b. boys c. girls d. college students

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