IPV is defined as ______.

a. forcing a partner to perform any sexual act without freely consenting or being unable to consent or refuse
b. the use of verbal and nonverbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally, ultimately to gain control over that person
c. any physical, sexual, or psychological harm committed by a current or former spouse, opposite-sex cohabitating partner, same-sex cohabiting partner, date, or boyfriend or girlfriend
d. nonsexual physically violent actions that may include pushing, shoving, punching, slapping, strangling, kicking, pulling hair, and restraining the partner


c. any physical, sexual, or psychological harm committed by a current or former spouse, opposite-sex cohabitating partner, same-sex cohabiting partner, date, or boyfriend or girlfriend

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Which of the following is NOT an element of community policing?

a. emphasis on nonemergency services b. increased police accountability to the public c. centralization of command d. community-based crime prevention

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The main thrust of a robbery investigation is prompt response to the scene, and _____

a. fast-breaking search for the robber(s) b. connect-ups c. identifying "target" classification involved d. determining means of escape from the scene

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Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the federal sentencing guidelines?

a. Coker v. Georgia b. Coleman v. Thompson c. Furman v. Georgia d. Mistretta v. U.S.

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Since 1971 deinstutionalization has become a major goal in many states

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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