In Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the Supreme Court sanctioned a conviction under a statute that prohibited "any offense, derisive, or annoying word" addressed to anyone in a public place

a. True
b. False


a

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What will be an ideal response?

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__________-specific programming is treatment that addresses previous victimization experiences and life circumstances delivered in a collaborative and nonconfrontational manner.

A. Gender B. Crime C. Risk D. Recidivism

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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