Which of the following was not one of the weaknesses of correctional programs as identified by Martinson (1974)?

a. relying on nondirective methods
b. inadequately skilled staff
c. seeking to change behaviors unrelated to crime
d. inmate disinterest in correctional programming


d. inmate disinterest in correctional programming

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What year did John Augustus initiate probation by asking a judge if he could take a drunkard home and put him to work?

A) 1778. B) 1930. C) 1841. D) 1629.

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The 1982 President's Task Force on Victims of Crime included sections ________and ________that were devoted to the interaction of crime victims with the courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about Kupchik's research on school security and discipline?

A. School administrators perceived the police officers in the schools as being well-trained to deal with kids B. Police involvement led to minor situations being handled by the criminal justice system in addition to being handled at the school level C. Girls were more likely to report getting into trouble for rule violations than boys D. Police advocated that minor issues at the school should be handled only at the school level and a criminal justice response was not warranted

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The first step in gaining access to an organization or group of people is finding a(n) __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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