According to the text, in the twenty-first century, all of the following are known to produce higher global crime except ______.

a. breakdown of political order
b. lack of police training
c. increase in economic equality
d. growing urbanization


c. increase in economic equality

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Trina and Samuel had their children removed from their home six months ago by the social service in their jurisdiction having the authority to remove endangered children. When the children were removed, the couple had to appear before the court. The court told them that it is the intent of the state to keep the family unit together, and they agreed. However, the court, and their attorney, told them that certain work must be done to satisfy the return of the children to a safe home. Now the couple is back in court to see if the court is pleased with their progress. What were some of the expectations or steps the couple had to take for reunification?

What will be an ideal response?

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In the second trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard, what evidence analysis likely indicated that the perpetrator was left-handed?

What will be an ideal response?

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Who was the first theorist to introduce the notion of individual commitment as a powerful determining force in the social control of behavior?

A. Scott Briar B. Jackson Toby C. Travis Hirschi D. Irving Piliavan

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A concern about the "single offender" arrest statistic:

a. it does not report the violator's sex and age b. it is not incorporated in juvenile justice data c. it can present a skewed picture of crimes and victimization d. it does not include offenders who are mentally ill

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