An Impasse Refers to a Situation in Which All Parties

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An impasse refers to a situation in which all parties involved in a negotiation reach an agreement.

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Definitions:

Recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend, often used as a measure of the effectiveness of criminal justice systems.

Radical Non-Intervention

A strategy in criminal justice which suggests that refraining from penal intervention in the lives of youths who commit crimes might lead to better outcomes than formal processing and punishment.

Moral Panic

Moral panic is a widespread feeling of fear, often an irrational one, that some evil threatens the well-being of society, leading to demands for immediate and strong actions to be taken.

Personal Protection

Measures and devices used to safeguard individuals from physical harm or violence.