The judge may use the CASA documentation when deciding on a ______ for the child.

A. trial date
B. sentence
C. adjudicatory hearing
D. disposition


D. disposition

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Making a judgment or reaching a decision and ending in an investigation before one has the amount or depth of evidence required by scientific standards is called ________

a. halo effect b. premature closure c. selective observation d. overgeneralization

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What is the most likely cause of the different institutionalization patterns for boys and girls?

A. statistical differences in the types of crimes committed B. different socioeconomic classes for male and female offenders C. societal biases toward "protecting" girls D. a predominance of male lawyers and judges

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Which of the following is/are elements of the "working personality" of a police officer described by Skolnick?

A. Authority B. Cynicism C. Empathy D. A & B only E. All of the above

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The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) began in 1973 and is one of the most comprehensive methods of data collection on victimization in the United States

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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