In the United States, jails are operated mainly by what level of government?

Roughly 70% of those under correctional control in the United States are currently serving the sentence in what ways?

Prison construction is not an explanation for the increased rate of incarceration in the United States.

Leaving one’s jurisdiction without permission is an example of a __________ violation of probation.

The most likely outcome of probation is that people __________.

Mark is a probation officer who works only with sex offenders. He meets with each client monthly to identify goals each client has. He often has to use a specific interview technique with his clients to promote and determine their stake in the change process.What interview technique is Mark using with his clients?

In most states, babies born in prison must be placed with a family member or a social agency within ___________ week(s).

A drug court is an example of a specialized court. 

Jail sentences are more for misdemeanants than they are for felons.​

Researchers now recognize that the size of the prison population is not driven by the amount of crime; it is driven by __________.