What is the difference between the conceptual and operational definitions of recidivism? What standards should be applied to better define recidivism?
What will be an ideal response?
• A wide disparity exists in the definition of revocation and recidivism.
• Revocation/recidivism rates without a standardized definition have little comparative value.
• A criterion (or criteria) of "effectiveness" is not well defined.
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In 1873 the Court decided in____________________ v. Illinois that the laws of Illinois did not abridge any of the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States by legislating what offices and positions should be filled by men only
a. Bradwell b. Bransfeld c. Brady d. Broomfield
Work?family conflict has been found to ______ job satisfaction for correctional officers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
____________began providing bail and other help to offenders in Boston in 1841. This act is considered to be the start of probation in the U.S.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The values and ethics associated with the ________________ approach focus on human rights and the fundamental duty of all public servants to protect those rights
a. crime control
b. rights-based
c. due process model
d. public control