A ______ occurs when a police officer negotiates a settlement with a juvenile, often with his or her parents, without taking further official action.

A. stationhouse adjustment
B. preliminary conference
C. intake
D. arrest


A. stationhouse adjustment

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What will be an ideal response?

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Methamphetamines can be made by purchasing over-the-counter:

a. rubbing alcohol b. aspirin c. cough and cold medications d. upset stomach medications

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Identify and discuss the basic procedures in content analysis.

What will be an ideal response?

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With ______, all offenders are asked the same questions in the same order, and the answers are recorded identically.

A. unbiased interviews B. ordered interviews C. organized interviews D. structured interviews

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