Recently, scholars have determined that women who commit crimes are not adequately represented in research. As in Ms. Bert's particular case, a theory that modern researches would apply to this case would be:
a. labeling.
b. feminist.
c. life course theories.
d. social contract.
e. control.
c
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In Jago v. Van Curen, the court ruled that prisoners were property of the state and had no rights.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Watching ___ may increase fear of crime
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.Positivism is the study of crime and correctional systems that challenges traditional viewpoints. 2.Prisoners in solitary confinement are isolated 23–24 hr a day. 3.Solitary confinement often makes preexisting mental conditions worse. 4.Solitary confinement is cheaper than keeping prisoners in the general population. 5.Prison gangs are a relatively new problem.
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following grant defendants certain protective rights as they go through the corrections system?
A. U.S. Constitution B. Declaration of Independence C. State Department D. U.S. Supreme Court