A BJS survey found the majority of both state- and county-based public defender offices ________

a. employed private attorneys
b. had appropriately sized caseloads
c. paid their attorneys over $80,000 a year
d. employed substantially fewer than needed support staff


d

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When initially established, victim assistance programs were neutral positions with no political patronage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How does Farrington classify, according to his theoretical construct, individuals who come from poor families, are poorly socialized, are low on anxiety, impulsive, sensation seeking, have low IQ, and fail in school?

A. long-term antisocial potential B. short-term antisocial potential C. social disorganization D. techniques of neutralization

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According to the authors, in the correctional system women are known as the:

a. fragile offenders. b. minority offenders. c. pink-collar offenders. d. forgotten offenders.

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Victims have historically been included in the criminal justice process

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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