Describe some of the characteristics of IPV offenders

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Studies have shown a strong relationship between alcohol and/or drugs and intimate partner violence committed by men against women. Specific drugs have also been linked to aggression. Batters typically display problematic traits of poor impulse control, aggression, fear of intimacy, emotional dependence, fear of abandonment, and impaired ego function. Some batters have mental health diagnosis of an excessive compulsive disorder, paranoia, a borderline personality, passive-aggressive, or cystic or antisocial personality.

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Powell v. Alabama (1932 ), by holding that counsel must be assigned to represent felony defendant in some circumstances, created a ______________ right to counsel under the Due Process Clause

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify a true statement about female correctional officers.

A. They are not as competent as their male counterparts. B. They are restricted to correctional facilities for women. C. Many of them work in constant close contact with male inmates. D. Evidence suggests that their presence in men's prisons increases prison violence.

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Provide an example of an explanation of white-collar crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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In 1803, the _______________ case determined that the judges were responsible for protecting the rights of individuals

a. Miranda v. Arizona c. In re Gault b. Marbury v. Madison d. Brown v. Misssissippi

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