What is meant by the “new penology”?
What will be an ideal response?
New penology refers to the study of the principles of punishment since the 1980s, which focuses on the use of correctional technology and the reliance of statistics to assess recidivism. This philosophy is a shift back to a tough-on-crime orientation with some emphasis on rehabilitation.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The standard deviation for Group A is __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Offenders in general have an average PCL-R score of:
A. 15 B. 22 C. 27 D. 31
Petit larceny involves small amounts of money or property and is punished as a misdemeanor
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false