Burglaries, robberies, and violent crime are prevalent in urban areas and some argue that this is related in part by a growing drug problem in the United States. What extent does drug abuse play in the crime rate?
A. 23 percent of crime is a direct result of substance abuse.
B. An estimated two of every three crimes committed are a result of some type of substance abuse.
C. Almost all crimes are either directly or indirectly a result of some type of substance abuse.
D. Drugs are not a major factor in the crime rate and at best can only be described as a minor factor; most experts dismiss the connection between drug abuse and crime.
B
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In a traditional therapeutic relationship, the requirement of ___________ prevents the therapist from disclosing information about the client-patient
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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In their article entitled "Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety," James Q. Wilson and George Kelling argued that police should work more on a. ending corruption within the police force
b. being more involved with local political leaders. c. the most significant problems, such as catching violent repeat offenders in the act. d. the little problems such as maintaining order.