CJE 3444 EXAM 2
COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
SECTION 1: CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS & CAMPAIGNS
QUESTION 1
What are the McGruff Prevention Programs?
ANSWER
McGruff the Crime Dog programs, managed by the National Crime Prevention
Council (NCPC), offer comprehensive safety education for children and
communities.
Key initiatives include:
• McGruff Club for ages 6-10
• Anti-bullying lessons
• Gun safety education
• McGruff House program
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
McGruff the Crime Dog ('Take a Bite Out of Crime') has been a recognizable symbol of crime
prevention since 1980. These programs target children to instill safety awareness and crime
prevention habits early.
QUESTION 2
What is the Buzzed Driving Campaign?
ANSWER
The "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving" campaign, led by NHTSA and the Ad
Council, warns that even slight alcohol impairment (a "buzz") causes
dangerous driving.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
This campaign addresses the misconception that only severely intoxicated drivers are
dangerous. Even a BAC below the legal limit can impair judgment, reaction time, and
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,coordination.
QUESTION 3
What are Crime Newsletters?
ANSWER
Printed materials targeted to a limited audience and tailored to the needs of
those individuals; provide detailed, in-depth discussions of both crime and
potential crime prevention measures.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Crime newsletters are a community-based prevention tool that keeps specific populations
informed about local crime trends and prevention strategies relevant to their area.
QUESTION 4
What is Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)?
ANSWER
Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is an evidence-based,
school-based program led by law enforcement officers designed to prevent
youth violence, delinquency, and gang membership.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
G.R.E.A.T. uses a cognitive approach to teach life skills, conflict resolution, and the
consequences of gang involvement. Research shows it can reduce gang membership and
delinquent behavior.
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, SECTION 2: DETERRENCE THEORY
QUESTION 5
What are the two types of deterrence?
ANSWER
1. Specific Deterrence
2. General Deterrence
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Deterrence theory is based on the idea that punishment can prevent crime. These two types
target different audiences - the individual offender vs. the general public.
QUESTION 6
What is Specific Deterrence?
ANSWER
A goal of criminal sentencing that seeks to prevent a PARTICULAR OFFENDER
from engaging in repeat criminality.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Specific deterrence focuses on the individual who committed the crime. The punishment is
intended to make that specific person not want to offend again due to the negative consequences
they experienced.
QUESTION 7
What is General Deterrence?
ANSWER
General deterrence is a theory in criminal justice aimed at preventing the
GENERAL PUBLIC from committing crimes by punishing individual offenders,
making them examples.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
The idea is that when people see others being punished, they will be discouraged from
committing similar crimes. The punishment serves as a warning to society at large.
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COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
SECTION 1: CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS & CAMPAIGNS
QUESTION 1
What are the McGruff Prevention Programs?
ANSWER
McGruff the Crime Dog programs, managed by the National Crime Prevention
Council (NCPC), offer comprehensive safety education for children and
communities.
Key initiatives include:
• McGruff Club for ages 6-10
• Anti-bullying lessons
• Gun safety education
• McGruff House program
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
McGruff the Crime Dog ('Take a Bite Out of Crime') has been a recognizable symbol of crime
prevention since 1980. These programs target children to instill safety awareness and crime
prevention habits early.
QUESTION 2
What is the Buzzed Driving Campaign?
ANSWER
The "Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving" campaign, led by NHTSA and the Ad
Council, warns that even slight alcohol impairment (a "buzz") causes
dangerous driving.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
This campaign addresses the misconception that only severely intoxicated drivers are
dangerous. Even a BAC below the legal limit can impair judgment, reaction time, and
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,coordination.
QUESTION 3
What are Crime Newsletters?
ANSWER
Printed materials targeted to a limited audience and tailored to the needs of
those individuals; provide detailed, in-depth discussions of both crime and
potential crime prevention measures.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Crime newsletters are a community-based prevention tool that keeps specific populations
informed about local crime trends and prevention strategies relevant to their area.
QUESTION 4
What is Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)?
ANSWER
Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is an evidence-based,
school-based program led by law enforcement officers designed to prevent
youth violence, delinquency, and gang membership.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
G.R.E.A.T. uses a cognitive approach to teach life skills, conflict resolution, and the
consequences of gang involvement. Research shows it can reduce gang membership and
delinquent behavior.
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, SECTION 2: DETERRENCE THEORY
QUESTION 5
What are the two types of deterrence?
ANSWER
1. Specific Deterrence
2. General Deterrence
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Deterrence theory is based on the idea that punishment can prevent crime. These two types
target different audiences - the individual offender vs. the general public.
QUESTION 6
What is Specific Deterrence?
ANSWER
A goal of criminal sentencing that seeks to prevent a PARTICULAR OFFENDER
from engaging in repeat criminality.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
Specific deterrence focuses on the individual who committed the crime. The punishment is
intended to make that specific person not want to offend again due to the negative consequences
they experienced.
QUESTION 7
What is General Deterrence?
ANSWER
General deterrence is a theory in criminal justice aimed at preventing the
GENERAL PUBLIC from committing crimes by punishing individual offenders,
making them examples.
RATIONALE / EXPLANATION
The idea is that when people see others being punished, they will be discouraged from
committing similar crimes. The punishment serves as a warning to society at large.
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