Specific deterrence is focused on the individual. It implies that
a. specific laws should be set aside for specific individuals
b. specific crimes should be punished severely
c. specific individuals should receive specific harsh punishment
d. individuals who receive appropriate punishment for delinquency and learn a lesson are less likely to
commit a second offense.
d
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a. true b. false
Insanity is an example of a justification defense
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Where were the English forced to house large numbers of prisoners in the late eighteenth century?
a. In the ancient Le Stinche prison b. In the basement of Westminster Abbey c. In abandoned coal and copper mines d. On prison hulks and barges
Improving criminal justice decision-making requires:
a. making rational decisions based on greater information. b. increasing equity. c. consistency with theory. d. all of these