Deviance is the failure to conform to social norms. Which of the following social sciences uses this concept to explain crime?

a. Sociology
b. Ecology
c. Psychology
d. Anthropology


a. Sociology

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__________ release is a form of parole available on a case-by-case basis for inmates who are permanently incapacitated or have less than one year to live, and who pose no imminent danger to the community

a. Conditional b. Compassionate c. Paroled d. Geriatric

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How realistic is case supervision planning? For all the different models aimed at manageable caseloads, don't the workload and budgets in a particular jurisdiction dictate? Discuss

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following was reported by the National Center for Education Statistics?

A) Over the years, the percentage of youth homicides occurring at school remains more than 10 percent of the total number of youth homicides. B) While fear of being harmed at school has decreased, the risk of being victimized by school violence has steadily increased. C) More school shootings have occurred in Germany than in all other countries combined. D) Students were more likely to be victims of serious violence or homicide away from school.

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Double jeopardy does not apply when the court hearing the first offense lacks __________ to try the second offense

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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