RW Vocabulary Review 10- Crime

"Convicted criminals" refers to individuals who have:

• Been proven guilty in a court of law

• Committed a crime but not been caught

• Been falsely accused

• Escaped from prison

A "law-abiding member of society" is someone who:

• Frequently breaks the law

• Adheres to legal rules and regulations

• Engages in illegal activities

• Avoids paying taxes

The term "low-level offenders" includes the prefix "low." Which of the following best explains the meaning of this prefix?

• High

• Moderate

• Minor or less severe

• Major

"Improve employability" means to:

• Avoid job applications

• Decrease job opportunities

• Lower job requirements

• Increase one's chances of finding a job

"Non-custodial alternatives" refer to punishments that do not involve ______.

• imprisonment
• fines

• community service

• probation

"Retribution" in the context of crime means:

• Rehabilitation

• Forgiveness

• Prevention

• Revenge or punishment for a wrongdoing

To "reform" someone means to:

• Encourage criminal behavior

• Change them for the better, often through education or therapy

• Punish severely

• Ignore their actions

"Rehabilitative programmes" aim to:

• Help offenders reintegrate into society

• Punish offenders harshly

• Isolate criminals

• Prevent legal defenses

11. Match the terms with their definitions:

11. Criminal charges: ........

12. Detained: ........

13. Just response: ........

14. Community sentences: ........

a) Sentences involving community service
b) Being held in custody
c) Fair and appropriate reaction
d) Legal accusations against someone

11. Match the terms with their definitions:

11. Humane criminal justice system: ........

12. Restrain: ........

13. Convict (n): ........

14. Reoffending rates: ........

a) The frequency at which offenders commit crimes again
b) A person who has been found guilty of a crime
c) To limit someone's freedom
d) A system that treats offenders with compassion