The least restrictive alternative in deciding incarceration options for status offenders is defined as
a. a program with the highest secure setting that would be best for society.
b. a program with the highest secure setting that would be best for the child.
c. a program with the least secure setting that would be best for society
d. a program with the least secure setting that would be best for the child.
d
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a. Public defenders c. Contract attorneys b. Assigned counsel d. Charity counsel
Which of the following would meet criteria for reasonable suspicion?
A) less than probable cause, but more than preponderance of the evidence B) less than preponderance of the evidence, but more than administrative justification C) less than administrative justification, but more than hunch D) less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but more than probable cause
Which of the evidence-based practices states that humans respond better when motivated, rather than persuaded to change their behavior?
A. assess offender risk/need levels B. enhance offender motivation C. target intervention D. increase positive reinforcement
Which of the following individuals would not be housed in an asylum for the criminally insane?
A) A convicted offender who became mentally ill while serving a prison sentence B) A convicted offender who unsuccessfully attempted the defense of not guilty by reason of insanity C) A person who was found incompetent to stand trial D) A defendant who was found not guilty by reason of insanity