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Before the 1200s in Europe, a crime was determined to be a private affair with vengeance to be carried out by the victim or the victim’s family on the offender. This principle of punishment was centered on the idea of lex talionis, meaning the law of _________.

_________ budgets are by far the most expensive part of the penal system.

Jail sentences are more for misdemeanants than they are for felons.​

Which one of these is not part of the inmate code identified by Gresham Sykes?    

According to your authors, which of the following is NOT one of the three “P’s” of corrections?

Nate was sentenced for a check forgery offense. Per court order, he will spend 30 days in jail before being released under community supervision. The sentencing model used when imposing Nate’s sentence assumes Nate can change without extended incarceration.What type of sentence was imposed for Nate?

Our textbook discusses Male versus Female sub-cultures within prisons. Which of these is a true statement?

_________, the oldest operating prison in America, was built in 1798 and still houses inmates today.

Mark is a probation officer who works only with sex offenders. He meets with each client monthly to identify goals each client has. He often has to use a specific interview technique with his clients to promote and determine their stake in the change process.What interview technique is Mark using with his clients?

Mike is in a prison with strict limitations to his freedom.  His cell door is barred and is electronically operated by the correctional officers.  Head counts are frequent and Mike’s behavior is closely monitored.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?