Discuss how the United States used extraordinary rendition and whether you consider its actions to be outside the legal codes
What will be an ideal response?
Rendition or the removal of individuals to countries that engage in torture is contrary to UN Convention on Torture. Clearly, the US engaged in such activity by removing a Canadian in transit through New York to Syria where he was subjected to torture.
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Regarding female gangs, the National Gang Threat Assessment Report noted:
a. the number of female gangs have actually decreased. b. the number of female gangs has increased. c. the number of female gangs has remained the same. d. female gangs areroutinely the targets of violence by male gangs.
The crime of attempt consists of a general intent to commit a substantive crime coupled with an act in furtherance of that intent which goes beyond mere preparation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT one of the philosophical perspectives on which community-based correctional strategies rest?
A. Reducing or eliminating an offender’s period of confinement is a more pragmatic approach to managing and controlling less seriously involved offenders. B. The unfavorable consequences of prison impede successful rehabilitation and community reintegration. C. Community-based corrections are traditionally punitive in nature. D. Incarceration may not be necessary for some offenders.
A numeric summary of an element about a population, like the victimization rate, is known as the ______.
a. partial enumeration b. sample statistic c. population parameter d. inference