The _____________ theory is based on the hypothesis that, as minority groups increase in population and expand geographically, the majority group employs the criminal justice system to oppress those minority groups.
A. strain theory
B. racial threat theory
C. disorganization theory
D. deviance theory
Answer: B
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a. gang units b. diversion units c. drug education d. women's bureau
Federal courts have never found a defendant to be entrapped under a due process test of entrapment
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In his address to the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Todd Clear asserted that criminal justice legislation is lacking ______.
a. input from criminal justice experts b. adequate funding to implement programs c. victims’ voices and feedback d. political support
False burglar alarms at city municipal buildings is an example of which type of problem behavior and environment:
a. Incivilities, educational b. Misuse of police, offices c. Incivilities, human service d. Endangerment, offices