Substance Abusing Offenders Are Increasingly Being Managed in the Criminal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Substance abusing offenders are increasingly being managed in the criminal justice system by being:

• A)sentenced to longer jail terms to deter their substance abuse
• B)diverted out of the regular court system and into specialized drug courts
• C)ordered by the court to attend institutional drug rehabilitation programs
• D)instructed to deal with their addiction issues privately

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Definitions:

Sanctions

Penalties or coercive measures imposed by countries or institutions to enforce obedience or regulate behavior.

Norms Enforced

The process by which social norms or expectations are upheld and followed within a society or group.

Moral Holiday

A specified time period during which some norm violations are allowed.

Negative Sanctions

Penalties or punishments imposed on individuals or groups to discourage nonconformity to societal norms or laws, ranging from informal disapproval to formal legal penalties.