Identify the three variables associated with routine activities theory.
What will be an ideal response?
presence of motivated offenders, availability of suitable targets, and the absence of capable guardians
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According to a recent review of methodologically sophisticated studies, black and Hispanic suspects—especially those who victimize whites—are more likely to be charged and fully prosecuted than are white suspects
a. True b. False
A presumptive blood test in which the color reaction appears positive but, after confirmatory laboratory tests, the sample is determined to be something other than blood is called a _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Identify from below how an institutional anomie theorist would explain the crime of bank robbery.
A. The offender must have come from a community that lacked informal social controls. B. The offender engaged in innovation to reach a legitimate goal through illegitimate means. C. The offender was influenced by America's strong cultural emphasis on economic success. D. The offender did not have coping mechanisms in place to adequately deal with his/her negative emotions.
Women who are victims of rape often suffer additional psychological effects, including mild depression and loss of self-esteem
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.