A(n) ________ includes information supplied by victims or survivors and is provided in court to help the judge make an informed sentencing decision.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


victim impact statement

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"Lessons" taught to inmates by Texas prison guards that involved verbal humiliation, profanity, shoves, kicks, and head and body slaps were known as:

a. evening the score b. reciprocity c. tune-ups d. give-backs

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Marx, Bonger, and Quinney all contended that the primary function of criminal law is to protect the property interests of the wealthy

a. TRUE b. FALSE

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What is the police working personality? What are its central features? How does it develop? How does it relate to police subculture?

What will be an ideal response?

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With regard to drug arrests, it appears that whites and African Americans are equally represented

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

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