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The transition period of prisoners who are soon to be released or were recently released
from prison/jail back into the community. Involves providing services and assistance to these
individuals and their families.
Select the correct term
1Crime Rate 2Reentry
3Specific Deterrence 4Victimization Studies
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18th century philosophy that contends that humans possess free will and
are rational and thus make choices about how to behave. Advocates
Classical School
consider
behavior a process whereby people weigh the costs of their actions and the
benefits they expect to receive.
In self-report surveys, a condition where the identity of a respondent is known by
the researcher but the researcher does not reveal that individual's identity. In
Confidentiality
confidentiality situations the information from a respondent can be traced back to
an individual. Note that confidentiality differs from anonymity.
The people who work in and around courthouses. This term is used because these
Courtroom Workgroup people are employed by different organizations and the membership changes
often, usually from one case to another.
Philosophy of criminal justice that contends that the most important goal of the
Crime-Control Model criminal justice system is to suppress crime. This goal is best chivied via the
aggressive and quick apprehension, trial, and processing of criminals.
The number of crimes committed (or reported to authorities), usually expressed
Crime Rate
as the number of events per 1,000 or 100,000 people (or residents) per year.
Dark Figure of Crime The total number of unreported crimes.
Philosophy that punishments should prevent crime by making potential offenders
aware of the costs of crime. In effect, potential offenders will know that
Deterrence
punishment will ensue if a crime is committed; thus, they will refrain from engaging
in crime. Argues that the costs of crime outweigh its benefits.
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