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According to the text, how many restorative justice programs are operating throughout North America and Europe?

For which of these are juveniles not eligible?

What US President issued an executive order to phase out the Bureau of Prison’s use of private prisons?

While judges tend to be the primary decision-making authority, this body of individuals may also recommend probation if the case meets legally regulated criteria.

The view that inmates are entitled to due process of the law, even in confinement, is an example of which view regarding prisoners’ rights?

What is a theory of personhood supposed to explain? Characterize the difference between Aristotle’s and Frankfurt’s theories.

A merchant sends freight by rail. The railway company negligently fails to ship the freight on time. While the freight is still waiting to be shipped, an unprecedented flood destroys the freight. The railway company is not liable for the destruction of the freight because its negligence was not:

Ten-year-old Patrick asks his mother for $100 a week in allowance and she refuses. He follows up with a request for $10 a week, and she agrees. Patrick really just wanted the $10 allowance all along. What compliance principle is he using?

During the 1980s and 1990s, many large correctional and community supervision agencies adopted new policies focused on controlling offenders rather than providing treatment to them; this system was known as the:

What is ethics? How would you describe the relation of blame and fault to ethics? Why might disgust or contempt NOT be a part of ethics/morality?