The least important of the three elements of deterrence is:

a. Celerity
b. Certainty
c. Severity
d. None of the above; they are all equally important


Answer: c

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______ attempt to identify high-risk parents in a community and provide them with the parental education, social support, and resources to public and private community services.

a. Trauma-informed therapists b. Home visitation programs c. Group counseling programs d. Parent education programs

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a. status crimes b. sexual crimes c. juvenile violence d. substance abuse

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available?" Explain to your client her entitlement in terms of effective assistance in her criminal trial. What will be an ideal response?

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