Match the sentencing goal to its definition.
A) Attempts to prevent potential offenders from becoming involved in crime by making an example of the offender being sentenced.
B) Separates offenders from the community to reduce opportunities for future criminality
C) A just deserts perspective that emphasizes taking revenge and holds offenders responsible for their crimes
D) Attempts to make the victim and community "whole again" by addressing the damage crime causes
E) Uses punishment to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality
F) Attempts to reform convicted offenders and reduce the likelihood of future criminality
1) General deterrence
2) Retribution
3) Incapacitation
4) Specific deterrence
5) Restoration
6) Rehabilitation
1) A
2) C
3) B
4) E
5) D
6) F
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A) Record Management System B) Jail Management System C) Communications Dispatch Center D) Criminal Justice Information Systems
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Wickersham Commission b. Law Enforcement Assistance Administration c. President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice d. Safe Streets and Crime Control Act