Explain the evolution of the Court’s approach to the rights of prisoners in correctional institutions ranging from the “hands-off” approach to Holt v. Hobbs.
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Students should note that courts traditionally viewed prisoners as losing all rights, once becoming slaves to the state, but gradually this view has changed. May mention some of the cases outlined in the text, including Hudson v. Palmer, which held that prisoners retain rights not inconsistent with imprisonment.
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________samples are those which do not utilize an equal probability of selection method
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The PSI will follow the offender throughout their sentence. 2. The MMPI-2 Criminal Justice and Correctional Report consists of seven behavioral dimensions. 3. Most judges place their decision for supervision at the guidance of the Chief Probation Officer. 4. Many variables used to predict criminal behavior in theoretical tests are identical to those used in assessment instruments. 5. According to the text, explaining the “why” behind criminal behavior does not improve the treatment prognosis for most offenders.
Do you think there is sufficient evidence of racism in how capital punishment is practiced in this country that it should be abolished? Explain your answer.
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A term commonly used referring to the dominant, or male, role in a homosexual relationship in the prison society is____________________
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