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The view that the fewer rights inmates have, the greater the deterrent effect of punishment, is:

Which group of individuals is likely to receive the most lenient sentence?

According to the text, nearly what percent of female offenders incarcerated in state prisons have committed violent offenses?

Despite advances in institutional research and evaluation, state departments of corrections typically have underdeveloped programming and lack resources for anything other than _______________. 

What term is used to describe rights that may be awarded to prisoners by the states that go beyond those granted by the U.S. Constitution?

In recent years, a variety of NFL players have been arrested on criminal charges, many of which involve allegations of why type of offense?

What is the maximum amount of time that police lockups can hold persons?

One major issue for jail administrators that often involves both incarcerated individuals and staff, especially in large urban areas, is:

The trade name used by the Federal Prison Industries is __________________.

According to the text, on average the United States collects how much money each year in fines?