Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of the operation of the criminal justice system in a diverse society?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of research on this topic focuses on police interactions with cultural minorities. 
B)  Cultural diversity poses major challenges to the Canadian system. 
C)  The system may struggle to live up to the equality provision of the Charter. 
D)  Little research has focused on how criminal justice personnel manage diversity-related issues.

Question 2

Hank is a politician who justifies his stance on legislation and criminal justice policy by pointing to public pressure. What is this behaviour is an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  retributive politics 
B)  progressive politics 
C)  penal populism 
D)  penal politics

Question 3

Levels of crime fluctuate based on the efforts of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Mary is a policymaker who is very concerned about public opinion. For this reason, she tends to support the status quo because the public believes it works. Which of the following best describes Mary's attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of the unknown 
B)  complacency among line staff 
C)  resistance to new strategies 
D)  lack of awareness of evidence-based practices

Question 5

What are some of the key components of "smart on crime" criminal justice policies?

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Question 6

Define the term "over-criminalization." Which initiatives have emerged out of an attempt to reduce this problem?

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Question 7

According to Griffiths, which criminal justice interventions have been shown to produce positive outcomes? What is a key component of most successful initiatives?

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Question 8

Though the criminal justice system has made some strides in recognizing and addressing the rights and needs of crime victims, much work remains to be done. In attempts to increase victim's rights, the federal government has proposed legislation that would allow victims to participate in the plea bargaining process. What are some benefits of this proposal? What are some drawbacks? Do you agree with the proposed legislation? Why or why not?

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Question 9

The development of evidence-based practice in Canada has been hindered by a lack of research. What are some of the major reasons for an absence of Canadian research in this area?

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Question 10

Sebastian works in the criminal justice system. He enjoys performing his job the way he always has, and becomes very frustrated when his supervisor informs him that they are implementing a new evidence-based policy that will change the way he works. Which of the following best describes Sebastian's attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperating with researchers 
B)  fear of the unknown 
C)  policymaker resistance to new strategies 
D)  complacency among line staff

Question 11

Why is expecting the criminal justice system alone to address the issue of marginalization unrealistic? What might be a better solution?

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Question 12

The Canadian criminal justice system has been slow to discard ineffective programs and policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Much recent Canadian criminal justice research focuses on the topic of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Criminal justice agencies and professionals cannot prevent and reduce crime alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research evidence shows that the Canadian criminal justice system often struggles to meet the objectives of section 15(1) of the Charter. What are some examples of this? What can be done to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Lara feels that she has been subject to police-based discrimination based on her cultural background. If her belief is true, which of the Charter sections has been violated?

Accepted Answer

A)  section 15 (1) 
B)  section 8 
C)  section 2 (d) 
D)  section 9

Question 17

The Canadian criminal justice system has recently begun to adopt evidence-based strategies to inform criminal justice practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bill C-10 was developed without consideration of the experience of other jurisdictions (e.g., the United States). If the federal government had considered the U.S. experience, how might this Bill have differed?

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Question 19

Bill C-10 has been guided by the criminal justice experiences of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is clear evidence that adding more resources will improve the outcomes of crime victims, offenders, and communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Going Forward: Challenges to and Opportunities for Criminal Justice Reform

Which of the following is NOT true of the operation of the criminal justice system in a diverse society?

Hank is a politician who justifies his stance on legislation and criminal justice policy by pointing to public pressure. What is this behaviour is an example of?

Levels of crime fluctuate based on the efforts of the criminal justice system.

Mary is a policymaker who is very concerned about public opinion. For this reason, she tends to support the status quo because the public believes it works. Which of the following best describes Mary's attitude?

What are some of the key components of "smart on crime" criminal justice policies?

Define the term "over-criminalization." Which initiatives have emerged out of an attempt to reduce this problem?

According to Griffiths, which criminal justice interventions have been shown to produce positive outcomes? What is a key component of most successful initiatives?

The development of evidence-based practice in Canada has been hindered by a lack of research. What are some of the major reasons for an absence of Canadian research in this area?

Why is expecting the criminal justice system alone to address the issue of marginalization unrealistic? What might be a better solution?

The Canadian criminal justice system has been slow to discard ineffective programs and policies.

Much recent Canadian criminal justice research focuses on the topic of ethics.

Criminal justice agencies and professionals cannot prevent and reduce crime alone.

Research evidence shows that the Canadian criminal justice system often struggles to meet the objectives of section 15(1) of the Charter. What are some examples of this? What can be done to address this issue?

Lara feels that she has been subject to police-based discrimination based on her cultural background. If her belief is true, which of the Charter sections has been violated?

The Canadian criminal justice system has recently begun to adopt evidence-based strategies to inform criminal justice practice.

Bill C-10 was developed without consideration of the experience of other jurisdictions (e.g., the United States). If the federal government had considered the U.S. experience, how might this Bill have differed?

Bill C-10 has been guided by the criminal justice experiences of the United States.

There is clear evidence that adding more resources will improve the outcomes of crime victims, offenders, and communities.