According to Messner and Rosenfeld, institutional ______ cause(s) high crime rates.

A. checks and balances
B. ineffectiveness
C. power imbalances
D. stagnation


C. power imbalances

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Discretionary release is granted by ________

a. probation officers b. a parole board c. a judge d. statute

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Which of the following is NOT one of the areas into which the basic functions of correctional officers fall?

A. inmate reform B. inmate movement C. inmate discipline D. inmate security

Criminal Justice

Unfair advantage theory focuses on:

a. Offenders who have taken advantage of others in society b. Those offenders who need to be punished c. Focuses on those who need to be “fixed” d. None of the above

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Identify those witnesses who can authenticate a photograph or recording.

What will be an ideal response?

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