Exam 14: Preparing for Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System: Training and Policies

Over half of all states permit non-attorneys to become judges in their lower courts.

Which of the following types of training would be best for correctional officers to understand the religious practices of Native Americans?

A study of the placement of residential placement centers in Connecticut noted that halfway houses were more likely to be located in predominantly White communities with low crime rates.

Only a handful of states require pre-service training for correctional officers working in prisons.

Police trainees are generally required to undergo over 1,500 hours of pre-service training at a police academy prior to becoming an officer.

William Calathes argued that cultural pluralism, intergroup relations, demography, and ______________ constitute the theoretical component of multiculturalism.

_______________ is similar to formal education as it seeks to impart knowledge and skills on an individual in preparation for future endeavors.

New assistant district attorneys are generally granted little freedom with regard to how they handle their cases, and office policies are typically very narrow and restrictive.

Pre-service training for police officers begins at the __________________.

The requirements for the minimum standards of training, and general guidance for police training are provided by state organizations typically called: