Question

The Department of Criminal Justice in Iberia used a new crime-fighting strategy to reduce crime in the state. The strategy was scientifically tested and was ready to be implemented. Which of the following methods did the department use to develop the strategy?

Answer 1

The Department of Criminal Justice used Evidence-based practice to develop the strategy.

Explanation:

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is one of the crime-fighting strategies followed by the Justice Department and the practice was scientifically tested and based on social science research.

Evidence-based practice helps to frame strong inductive or deductive arguments for guidance and decision-making.

Evidence-based practice helps in reducing risk caused by criminal; thereby it reduces new crime and improves safety of public.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the commonly used evidence-based practices. Evidence-based practice was used by Department of Criminal Justice in Iberia to reduce the crime in the state.