Restorative Justice Test 3

What lowers criminality?

Education

List 4 examples of white-collar crime.

Embezzlement, Fraud, Money Laundering, Insider Trading

What is bail?

System requiring people to pay cash bail add to the problem

What % of convictions are from plea bargains?

More than 95%

What are the “preferred drugs” in America?

Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana

What is mandatory minimum sentencing?

The minimum sentencing a court can give for a crime

What % did violent crimes increase between 1986 and 1994?

15%

What are the 7 teachings?

Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, Truth

What is totalitarianism?

Form of government that attempts to assert control over the lives of its citizens through coercion and repression

What are the 6 specialty courts we’ve reviewed?

Drug Court, Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, Domestic Violence Court, Reentry Court, Homeless Court

What 5 diversions can restorative justice look like?

Arrest, Prosecution, Court, Community Sentencing, Jail/Prison

How many states support VOM in their statutes?

29 States

How many states support language for RJ?

19 States

What fraction of those incarcerated have substance abuse issues?

2/3

Who use victims to justify long sentences?

Policy Makers, Judges, and Prosecutors

3 facts of Jails

Under city or county control, most awaiting trial (legally innocent), Most cannot post bail to release until trial

3 facts of Prisons

Under State or federal control, have been convicted, Serving their sentences