The media has been accused of perpetuating the image of the ideal victim by:

a. Focusing attention only on victims who meet that standard of victimhood
b. Focusing only on the very young and the very old victims
c. Reporting, on the visual media, pictures of victims
d. Reporting sympathetic stories of victims who have also been charged with crimes


a. Focusing attention only on victims who meet that standard of victimhood

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Half of all defendants who are read Miranda warnings invoke their right to remain silent

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As of 2011, how many states had mandatory arrest policies?

A. 12 B. 20 C. 43 D. 32

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Benefits of juveniles having their case decided in juvenile court include:

A) likelihood of incarceration is less. B) court proceedings are civil in nature. C) life imprisonment and the death penalty are not options. D) All of the above.

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