The ______ model of social control is based upon the social contract and the view that there is a general agreement in society a

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The ______ model of social control is based upon the social contract and the view that there is a general agreement in society a

s to what behaviors are deemed criminal.

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Delvig [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-13T03:33:21+03:00

Answer: Consensus model

Explanation: A consensus model based on the notion that there is a general agreement about what behaviors are harmful to the majority of the public and that these behaviors are deemed criminal. Consensus model believes the idea of a social contract, originated from the work of John Locke and is based on the view that everyone in the criminal justice system works in unison to achieve justice. Consensus model recognizes that criminal law then serves a social control function designed to protect the people and maximize peace.