Which of the following is a reason for the numerous riots and protests in prisons in the twenty-first century?

A. a disconnect between inmates and correctional officers
B. deplorable conditions of confinement
C. three strikes laws
D. increased prison construction


B. deplorable conditions of confinement

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The term ______was first used during congressional hearings in the late 1970s

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.

A. Community-oriented policing B. Neighborhood watch C. Community outreach D. Problem-oriented policing

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

1. There are three different types of mean difference tests. 2. The t-test and z-test of means is appropriate for an independent variable that is ordinal or nominal and the dependent variable is interval or ratio. 3. The .01 level is the only appropriate level of significance for a t-test. 4. For a t-test or z-test to be calculate, the independent samples both have to be randomly selected. 5. If the standard error of the difference between two samples is equal a pooled variance estimate formula would be used.

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What is a presentence investigation? How do presentence investigations contribute to the contents of presentence reports? How are presentence reports used?

What will be an ideal response?

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