Women inmates traditionally receive ________ sentences than men for similar offenses

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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The 2013 poverty rate for the nations black population was 27.2 percent, compared to 9.6 percent for white (non-Hispanic) people, yet we know that:

a) The poverty rates for children are decreasing b) Older Americans have the highest poverty rates regardless of ethnicity c) Poor whites outnumber poor blacks d) Hispanics have higher rates of poverty

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The Tower of London was used as a prison as far back as:

A. 1100 B. 1425 C. 1680 D. 1820

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The primary reason jurisdictions turn to private correctional facilities is to ______.

A. improve the care of vulnerable prisoners B. address overcrowding C. increase oversight of inmate treatment D. give inmates a better chance of early release

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After adolescence, age is inversely related to criminality: As youthful offenders mature, their offending rates decline

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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