Explain why innocent people may confess to crimes they did not commit

What will be an ideal response?


• The reasons include mental health issues and law enforcement tactics, including threats and coercion, that place undue pressure on suspects to "cooperate," as well as information about the crime supplied by the police which is then "corroborated" by the suspect.

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The __________ hearing is the final stage in the processing of adjudicated juveniles in which a decision is made on the form of treatment or penalty

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A suspect must be read his or her Miranda rights before a ____________ interrogation begins.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Describe the four types of violent offenders

What will be an ideal response?

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Protective services do not have the responsibility to implement a treatment plan for the family

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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