In 1891, a male New York City police officer assaulted a 15-year-old female detainee. Afterward, a law was passed to ensure that female prisoners would be housed in separate facilities overseen by female employees of the NYPD. These employees were responsible for supervision, searches, and care of women and juveniles; however, they did not go on patrols or arrest perpetrators. What was their job title?
A. female protective officer
B. social worker
C. police matron
D. policewoman
C. police matron
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. control variable on the dependent variable b. independent variable on the dependent variable c. control variable on the independent variable d. independent variable on the control variable
Situational crime prevention is not without its problems. When crime-reduction programs redirect offenders to alternative targets, the practice is termed:
a. temporary deterrence. b. crime displacement. c. crime shifting. d. temporary displacement.
Think tank members Cetron and Davies believe that jihadist veterans from ____ will return to their native lands and train future jihadists
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