Using an Intermediate Sanction as a Stiffer Punishment for Offenders

question 26

Multiple Choice

Using an intermediate sanction as a stiffer punishment for offenders who would have ordinarily been sentenced to probation or other lesser sanctions is known as ________________.

• A) community service
• B) net widening
• C) prison population reduction
• D) deferring sentence

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Definitions:

Female Infanticide

The deliberate killing of newborn female children, a practice occurring in some cultures driven by gender preference.

Neglect

The failure to provide necessary care, attention, or support to someone or something, leading to potential harm or deterioration.

Gender Difference

The variations in characteristics, roles, or behaviors that society attributes to men or women, often influenced by societal, cultural, and biological factors.

Opposite-Gender Toys

Toys that are traditionally marketed or designed for children of the gender opposite to the one playing with them.