In 1997 the U.S. Supreme Court held that a state law that provided procedures for the civil commitment of persons who, because of mental abnormality or personality disorder, are likely to engage in "predatory acts of sexual violence" did not constitute criminal punishment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Most amateur burglars are between the ages of
a. 10 and 15 years. b. 15 and 25 years. c. 25 and 35 years. d. 35 and 45 years.
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Since the 1970s, the unit of analysis in white collar crime studies has increasingly shifted from the:
a. organization to the individual b. individual to the organization c. state to the individual d. individual to the state
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How did the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 limit litigation by inmates?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following is a formal process that highlights the quality of a facility in an effort to ensure that it meets health, safety, and other correctional standards?
A. Supervising B. Adjudication C. Credentialing D. Accreditation
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