The doctrine of ________ is the basis for the juvenile court and correctional systems to take responsibility for educatingand nurturing delinquents

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


parens patriae

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The Gangster Disciples (GDs) extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In early England, imprisonment was not a form of punishment

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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If an individual makes the conscious decision to engage in risky behavior, the law views his conduct as falling under the culpable mental state of ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ is a program for people ages 14–20 designed to provide insight, education, training, and hands-on activities that relate to careers in law enforcement.

A. Boy scouts B. Police explorers C. DARE D. Community policing

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