Since the Mid-1970s Public Opinion and Public Policy on Punishment

question 53

Multiple Choice

Since the mid-1970s public opinion and public policy on punishment have reflected increasing support for ______.

• A)rehabilitation
• B)treatment
• C)punitiveness
• D)community-oriented corrections

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Definitions:

Age Classes

Categories or divisions in a society based on age, used to organize individuals into roles, responsibilities, and social expectations appropriate to their stages in life.

Polluting

The act of contaminating the environment with harmful substances, leading to adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

Male Line

The lineage or descent traced through the male members of a family or group.

Descent

The lineal lineage or ancestry from ancestors, often used in reference to the transmission of cultural or genetic inheritance.