Collectively, Research Supports the Proposition That Which of the Following

question 83

Multiple Choice

Collectively, research supports the proposition that which of the following groups are sentenced more harshly than any other group?

• A)young, poor, African-American and Hispanic males.
• B)middle-aged, poor, African-American and Hispanic males.
• C)young, poor, African-American and Hispanic females.
• D)young, middle-class, African-American and Hispanic males.

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Definitions:

Coercive

Referring to the use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance or control over others.

Net-widening

The phenomena by which interventions designed to divert individuals from the criminal justice system actually increase the number of individuals being controlled or supervised by the system.

Best Interests Principle

In provincial mental health law, the doctrine that decisions made by others about the treatment of people suffering from mental disorders should maximize the chances of a good outcome, taking into account the risks and benefits of all available treatments.

Empirically Supported Treatments

Empirically Supported Treatments are therapeutic interventions and techniques that have been proven effective through rigorous scientific evaluation and research in treating specific psychological disorders.