The Department of Justice Evaluates "What Works" in Criminology and Criminal

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Department of Justice evaluates "what works" in criminology and criminal justice on the assumption that it makes little sense to continue to invest in programs that do not work. This describes ______.

• A) scared straight
• B) uniform crime report
• C) evidence-based research
• D) hands-on research

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Definitions:

Partially Written

Describes a document or agreement that is composed of both handwritten and typed or printed elements.

Majority Rule

Majority rule is a decision-making principle whereby the choice of the greater number of participants in a group is accepted as the decision for the whole group.

One-Year Provision

A legal principle stating certain contracts must be in writing if they cannot be performed within one year of their making.

Main Purpose Doctrine

A legal principle that suggests a promise to pay another's debt is not subject to the statute of frauds if the guarantor's main purpose is to serve their own interests.