"Net Widening" Occurs When Offenders Are Diverted into a New

question 153

True/False

"Net widening" occurs when offenders are diverted into a new program even though they are not really the individuals for whom the program was originally intended.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality Theory

Asserts that extreme prejudice is a personality trait of people who strongly believe in following cultural norms, traditions, and values.

Culture Theory

The assertion that some prejudice is healthy and part of all cultures.

Patriarchal

Relates to a social system or society where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological term that explains aggression or hostility towards others by blaming them for one's own problems, often leading to unfair punishment or discrimination.