Stopping or reducing crime by convincing potential criminals that they stand a significant risk of being apprehended and punished is referred to as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
deterrent effect
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Which of the following crimes would be investigated by an officer on special assignment?
A. sexual assault B. shoplifting C. drunk driving D. public intoxication
Which of the following types of evaluation is used to determine if a program should be continued or terminated?
a. process evaluation b. needs assessment evaluation c. summative evaluation d. outcome evaluation
Miranda warnings are required during police custodial interrogation. How is "custody" defined for Miranda purposes? Give two examples of interrogation situations where custody would exist, and two where it would not
What will be an ideal response?
Jill has adapted to prison quite well. She is seen as gentle on the cell block and sometimes worries about the babies she is carrying. She is protected and cared for and usually stays out of trouble and altercations with the other inmates. What is the likely reason Jill has adapted to prison so well? a. She is on a special cell block for pregnant women. b. She found that she can get high
inside prison. c. She and her cellmate have become lovers. d. She has joined a make-believe family.