Canadian Criminal justice: 3

16. Which of the following is NOT a main concern over incarcerating older offenders?

They are more costly to house due to their needs.

They are more likely to be bullied.

They have particular health needs.

They are more likely to be defiant and disruptive.

17. Women are more likely to face multiple charges and are less likely to be one-time offenders than men.

True

False

18. There is much evidence to suggest that a diagnosis of mental disorder is clearly linked to increased occurrence of crime.

True

False

19. What is the longest possible release sentence available for a judge to give?

15 years

25 years

Until the individual dies

20. In 1903, Canada introduced a system of "remission" through which inmates could reduce their time in custody through good behaviour.

True

False

21. TheOuimetcommittee chose to recommend a system under which almost everyone would be released under some form of supervision.

True

False

22. The idea of the state providing assistance and guidance to a child in the same manner as a parent is known as the doctrine of _______________________.