In the case of Kansas v. Hendricks (1997), the United States Supreme Court upheld the use of ______ laws that were nonpunitive.
a. death penalty
b. drug
c. vice
d. civil commitment
d. civil commitment
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Under a scheme of _____________ sentencing, judges are free to impose particular sentences within ranges of minimum and maximum penalties prescribed by law
a. indeterminate b. indefinite c. mandatory d. determinate
Discuss the different factors governing use of deadly force and use of non-deadly force. Provide examples of situation in which each would be permissible
What will be an ideal response?
The U.S. policy of deporting Italian-born American gangsters effectively decreased drug trafficking
a. True b. False
Which of the following would NOT be considered a practical suicide prevention activity for a jail?
a. Improving communication between the transporting officer, jail staff, and inmate. b. Training correctional and mental health staff to be aware of the risk of suicide. c. Asking specific suicide-related questions at inmate intake screening and assessment. d. Remodeling all jail cells to be suicide resistant.