_____ focus on individuals' socioeconomic standing, suggesting that poor people commit more crimes because they are stifled in their quest for financial or social success

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According to the text, the “broken windows” concept ______.

A. contends that neighborhood citizens must not welcome former inmates into the community B. calls for the improvement and upkeep of communities. C. does not involve the community members D. a neat neighborhood appearance has no effect on the likelihood of crime.

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In 2006 the BJS reported that a majority of defendants were...

a. Black b. Non-white c. Hispanic d. White

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Besides reformatories, during this time period, which of the following facilities were also used?

a. workhouses b. custodial institutions c. private prisons d. gaols

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Protestants have viewed the treatment of Sinn Féin and the Republican movement as an increase to their own political and economic power base. As Protestants gain ground, this violence, sectarian in nature, has begun to spread

a. True b. False

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