A crime that is only detected after it has occurred is called a(n) ______.

A. discovery crime
B. responsive crime
C. involvement crime
D. delayed crime


A. discovery crime

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In the past few years governments have gone from active encouragement of commercial private security to passive acceptance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program was created to evaluate abuse and neglect perpetrated by ______.

A. familial caretakers B. the elderly person him or herself C. in-home nurse’s aids D. institutional caretakers

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Which of the following is not a common reason why victims choose not to report sexual victimizations?

A. not sure perpetrator intended to harm B. reprisal of the perpetrator C. fear of not being believed D. afraid of being prosecuted

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By focusing attention on the social interactions and reactions that shape individual behavior, what does labeling theory recognize about delinquency?

a. Labeling a youth as delinquent does not matter b. Delinquency is not a disease or pathological behavior c. Understanding agencies or individuals charged with control over delinquents is not necessary d. There is no distinction between delinquent acts

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