Explain the three major sociological approaches to crime causation and the major principles or assumptions of sociological theories
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers should list and define the social structure, social process/social development, and social conflict approaches. The four major principles of sociological theories, as listed in Figure 7-1, should be identified and explained.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Compare and contrast the conviction rates related to appointed counsel versus private attorneys
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following are considered potential obstacles to carrying our research in closed settings?
a. access b. interviews c. treading ethical lines d. all of these
A police officer agrees to “look the other way” at illegal gambling occurring in a local bar in exchange for a percentage of the profit. This is an example of ______.
A. police violence B. police corruption C. police subculture D. police discretion