Sykes and Matza's techniques of neutralization theory is usually applied to delinquent behavior. However, one could see the application of the theory to adult criminality. Give examples of how adults would justify or neutralize their criminal behavior
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Should include these potential items.
Cheating on income tax returns
Denying injury by saying that everyone does it or it is my money
Condemning the condemnors by saying that politicians cheat on their taxes
Another situation would be spousal abuse
She made me act the way that I did
If she would have had dinner ready this would not have happened
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Common protocol for processing a crime scene involving electronic evidence includes which of the following?
a. photographing and diagramming the placement of all computer terminals b. holding the IT staff in quarantine until reinforcements arrive c. obtaining a search warrant d. unplugging all computers, telephones, and printers
Matthew, a well-respected claims maker, claims that building a new bar near his neighborhood will result in an increase in alcohol sales in his community which will inevitably lead to an increase in crime. Matthew is employing which of the following techniques to defend his position?
a. He is linking one issue to another. b. He is using a frame to express his opinion. c. He is making a factual claim. d. He is making an interpretative claim.
The National __________and Intervention project identified five strategies that were considered to be promising practices
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is one of the major problems associated with electronic monitoring?
a. Technical and electric problems such as bad wiring b. Costs more than incarceration c. Offenders reporting to their officers more often d. Neighbors not wanting offenders on house arrest in their neighborhood