You are a new member of a parole board, where the trend has been to take the feelings of the victims into account. You are asked point-blank by the other members of the board your opinions about this issue: Are the feelings of victims given too much weight in a parole hearing? You need the respect of your colleagues, so you must justify your answer with statistics and facts.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary
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List and define three of those five developments.
What characteristics are associated with persons who are likely to be successful when placed on community supervision? What are the characteristics of persons who are unlikely to be successful?
What will be an ideal response?
The latest in night vision technology includes infrared (IR) technology and thermal imaging (TI). This technology requires no light at all to see objects in total darkness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Engaging in delinquent and/or dangerous behavior increases one’s risk of recurring victimization. 2. The “boost” explanation of recurring victimization suggests that the reaction of the victim and offender during and after the victimization will influence subsequent victimizations. 3. A victim of recurring victimizations can develop poor health habits due to the victimizations.