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

A patient eats a large amount of salted popcorn without drinking water. Which receptor activity will most directly stimulate the patient’s desire to drink?

Which of these was not characteristic of jail officers in the past?

Answer each of the following. Worth 75% of the grade. Your answers should be no more than 200 words each. You may refer to your texts and to the course materials:   “If you’re looking for some companionship, you should get a cat.” Is the “should” in this sentence an ethical “should”? Explain the reasons for your answer. 

In terms of prison technology development, what system can be used to detect nonmetallic weapons and contraband in the lower body cavities? 

Pennsylvania established the first colonial jail, but the Virginia jails, established by which reformer in the 17th century, later became the model for other states?

How many states permanently deny convicted felons the right to vote?

At the beginning of the 19th century, children, debtors, slaves, the mentally ill, and the physically ill were housed in jails, but as the century progressed, which groups of offenders were more often sent to other institutions?

Approximately how many states have either built supermax prisons or added high-security units to existing facilities in order to contain problem prisoners?

What five state agencies account for nearly half of the adults under parole supervision?