Describe one reason crime victims choose to report and one reason they choose NOT to report.
What will be an ideal response?
Reasons for reporting: Deterrence of crime-specific perpetrator or others, to stop the offender, to prevent future violence, because it was a crime, and to receive services from the criminal justice system. Reasons for not reporting: Personal or private matter, reported to another official, fear of reprisal, and attempt was unsuccessful or property was recovered.
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There are four levels in a service plan. All clients do not need the same intensity of time and attention. Which is the third level?
A. Information B. Support C. Negotiation D. Rehabilitation E. Treatment
Many other countries use a process where the judge takes an active role in questioning witnesses as well as many other areas of the case. This is referred to as a(n)______ system.
A. adversarial B. inquisitorial C. civil law D. authoritarian E. totalitarian
Which level of law enforcement agency has the broadest authority to apprehend criminal suspects, maintain order, and provide services to the community?
a. local b. state c. federal d. national
Propositions refer to:
a. specific explanations of criminal behavior. b. key concepts within the theories. c. key statements within the theories. d. assumptions made by the different theories. e. none of the above.