Which of the following is not an argument in favor of probation?
a. Probation allows the court to tailor a program to each juvenile offender.
b. For youths who can be supervised in the community, probation represents an appropriate disposition.
c. Probation is often the disposition of choice, particularly for status offenders.
d. The justice system continues to have confidence in deterrence and accommodates for legal controls and public protection.
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A researcher is conducting a study examining gambling among high school students in the United States. The unit of analysis is:
a. Countries b. High Schools c. Students d. Casinos
Which socialization characteristic is common in girls and may result in the lower crime rate associated with that gender?
a. the physical weakness of girls b. the emotional instability of girls c. higher scores on visual-spatial tests for girls d. superior verbal ability of girls
According to J. Mitchell Miller, which of the following is a type of informant who is most likely to be motivated by money?
A. the hammered informant B. the supportive informant C. the vengeful informant D. the mercenary informant