Discretion Is the Most Powerful Tool in the Criminal Justice

question 87

True/False

Discretion is the most powerful tool in the criminal justice system.

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Definitions:

Suicidal Risk

The likelihood that an individual will attempt to take their own life, often assessed by healthcare professionals in patients with mental health issues.

Giving Things Away

An action where an individual distributes personal possessions to others, which can be a sign of planning for suicide or a gesture of generosity.

School Shootings

Violent incidents that occur within educational institutions, involving the use of firearms to harm students and staff.

Primary Motivation

The fundamental reason or driving force behind an individual's actions or behavior.