When and where was the first private prison opened under contract to house adult offenders?

What will be an ideal response?


• 1984 in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The hierarchy rule as used in the original UCR system ________

a. reports only the most serious offense b. orders factors according to importance c. describes index offenses first d. excludes Part II offenses

Criminal Justice

A social structure theorist would not say that criminal behavior is a function of a socialization process.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Criminal Justice

______________ release occurs when the sentencing judge requires a period of postcustody supervision in the community

a. Unconditional b. Discretionary c. Probation d. Mandatory

Criminal Justice

Police officers who injure innocent bystanders during high speed pursuits may be liable for a civil lawsuit because their actions may be considered ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Criminal Justice