The National Family Violence Surveys were conducted over ten years ago. Why are data from the surveys still important?

What will be an ideal response?


The NCVS provides data regarding the victims of crime, including age, sex, race, ethnicity, marital status, income, and educational level, as well as information about the offender. Questions covering the victim's experience with the justice system, details regarding any selfprotective measures used by the victims, and possible substance abuse by offenders are included in the survey

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A. ?Robert Pickton B. ?Clifford Olson C. ?Jay Healey D. ?Jean Baptiste

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Assuming violent coercion will continue to be a counterterrorist option, which of the following outcomes is part of the record of success for this option?

a. Specific deterrence against a specific adversary. b. Demonstrations of national will. c. Annihilation of civilian supporters of terrorist movements. d. Both “a” and “b”.

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Suing governmental bodies under Section 1983 is more complicated than suing individuals

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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