Danielle is an inmate at a medium-security prison. She has been repeatedly sexually abused by other inmates, sometimes while a guard is nearby and aware of the situation. Danielle contacted an attorney who filed a lawsuit against the facility, seeking to change their supervision methods and to gain compensation for Danielle. Danielle is trying to create accountability through ______.

A. professionalization
B. standardization
C. legislation
D. litigation


D. litigation

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A violent act or an act dangerous to human life in violation of criminal laws of the U.S. to coerce or intimidate a government, or civilian population is

a. ecoterrorism b. terrorism c. narcoterrorism d. hijackings

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Prevention of racial profiling also involves other components of the criminal justice system, such as ________ and ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following requirements would NOT prevent charges from being filed against a police department for discriminatory hiring practices?

a. accurate testing of qualifications relevant to the duties of the job b. consistent testing of qualifications relevant to the duties of the job c. valid requirements of the job d. job requirements that change frequently

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Which person would most likely interject burdensome restrictions to avoid lawsuits?

a. public information officer b. county attorney c. patrol officer d. county auditor

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