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1Psychology has proven that scaring techniques[in regards to positive/negative reinforcement] do not work in the long term.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2A boot camp is the same as a scared straight program?
- ATrue
- BFalse
3What are the proposed benefits of a boot camp?
- AMilitaristic, lots of supervision, wearing kids down
- Bmilitaristic, helps reduce crime, lots of discipline
4There needs to be more focus on rehabilitation rather than on discipline
- ATrue
- BFalse
5What are the drawbacks to boot camp/detention centres?
- ANo time with family, surrounded by bad youth, to much discipline
- Bmilitaristic, not pro-social, no rehab, to much focus on deterrence
6Recidivism rates in Canada increase after release from jail
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Why is there a higher recividism rate from petty theft then there is for homicide?
- ABecause no one is interested in committing a murder again
- BBecause petty theft is easy
- CBecause petty theft has more of an impact and is more common then homicide.
8What bill set mandatory minimums in Canada?
- ABill C-10
- BBill C-25
- CBill C-320
9Do mandatory minimums increase the amount of crime for the crime type?
Ex: Do mandatory minimum laws for drug offences affect the amount of drugs being traded and sold?- ATrue
- BFalse
10What are the two types of deterrence theory?
- ASpecific and General
- BGeneral and Complete
- CComplete and Specific
11Specific deterrence is based on the offender and the offender alone.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12General deterrence is used by the media and other outlets to deter the general public
- ATrue
- BFalse
13The 3 parts deterrence theory needs to work correctly are: Swiftness, Certainty, Severe enough punishment
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Swiftness means to punish soon with immediate punishment
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Certainty means it has to be 100% certain you will be punished for committing the crime.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16give an example of a severe enough punishment
- A25 yrs in jail for stealing a slice of pizza
- B10 years in jail for murder
- Ca speeding ticket based on your income instead of speed
17Deterrence theory works in Canada
- ATrue
- BFalse
18What is the reason that deterrence theory cannot work?
- AWe can't guarantee swiftness
- BWe can't guarantee certainty
- CWe can't guarantee severity
19What is due process?
- AThe process it takes to charge someone
- BMaking sure you have the correct evidence
- CFair treatment because even offenders have rights
20Corrections Canada believes that 1 in 10 prisoners isn't actually guilty
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Who created the idea of moral panic?
- ALeonard Cohen
- BStanley Cohen
- CWayne Gretzky
22Moral Panic = creation of harsher laws
- ATrue
- BFalse
23The [blank_start]media[blank_end] sensationalizes events, very rarely does [blank_start]moral panic[blank_end] occur over [blank_start]real[blank_end] events.
- Amedia
- Bmoral panic
- Creal
24Moral panics can last for years
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Trust [blank_start]books[blank_end] not [blank_start]media[blank_end]
- Abooks
- Bmedia
26The media is repeating untrue statistics that are not based on logical reality
- ATrue
- BFalse
27In Canada between the 1900-1960 there was a 2500% increase in Criminal Code convictions. Why?
- Abecause there were bad criminals on the streets
- Bbecause there was a population increase
- Cbecause we had no good police
28Before 1960, all traffic laws were in the criminal code but as of 1960 we had the traffic safety act
- ATrue
- BFalse
29What is the controversial law that California has?
- A3 strikes
- BBill c-25
30what is life in prison?
- A15 years
- Buntil you die there
- C25 years
31In [blank_start]2003[blank_end], the [blank_start]Youth Criminal Justice Act[blank_end] brought in the law of [blank_start]alternative measures[blank_end]
- A2003
- BYouth Criminal Justice Act
- Calternative measures
32The YCJA gives the perception that crime is calling but really we are just charging less youth so statistics are going down
- ATrue
- BFalse
33Alternative measures has been around since 1984 but cops weren't using it till 2003.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34What is considered to be the harshest piece of legislation related to youth?
- AYouth Criminal Justice Act
- BYoung Offenders Act
- CJuvenile Delinquents Act
35What rate is overall youth crime at?
- ASteady
- BDeclining
- CRise
36what is penal populism
- Ahigh population of men
- Bpolitician enacted criminal justice policy based on public sentiment
- Cpoliticians in a populated area
37When was the JDA created?
- A1920
- B1950
- C1910
- D1908
38When was the YOA created?
- A1965
- B1923
- C1984
- D1980
39When was the YCJA created?
- A1995
- B2009
- C2003
- D1999
40The edmonton police service placed [blank_start]school resource officers[blank_end] to help with the [blank_start]ycja[blank_end]
- Aschool resource officers
- Bycja
41If you use alternative measures, the crime rate will drop
- ATrue
- BFalse
42What is the main idea of youth crime over the past 30 years?
- Ayouth crime has gone up and down since 1986 but has gone down slightly since 1992 but its demographic related
- Byouth crime has been on the raise due to more violent kids and less involved parents
- Cyouth crime has gone down because of the use of alternative measures
43the most dramatic drop in youth crime was from 2003-2008
- ATrue
- BFalse
44what is the most common crime with youths?
- Aproperty crime
- Btheft under 5k
- Cmischief
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