Evaluations of Scared Straight Programs Revealed That

question 15

Multiple Choice

Evaluations of Scared Straight programs revealed that

• A) they were not implemented as intended
• B) none of them reduced crime and some had adverse outcomes
• C) they were not cost-effective
• D) they deterred more chronic offenders than first-time offenders

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Definitions:

First-degree Murder

A crime involving premeditation or planning before killing another person, considered one of the most serious forms of homicide.

Armed Robbery

A criminal act involving theft or attempted theft under threat of violence, where the perpetrator is armed with a weapon.

Tax Fraud

The illegal act of evading or defeating tax laws, often involving the deliberate falsification of tax returns to reduce tax liability.

Violates An Injunction

Engaging in an action that disobeys a court's legally enforceable order or ruling, typically resulting in legal penalties.