Peacemaking criminologist Harold Pepinsky writes: “Peacemaking is the art and science of weaving and reweaving oneself with others into a social fabric of mutual love, respect and concern.” Can this theory be incorporated into the criminal justice system? Explain your position and provide examples.

What will be an ideal response?


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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.PTSD is common for individuals returning from war but not among crime victims. 2.The mental health consequences of victimization wear off in the short term. 3.Pain and suffering are difficult to quantify in victimization research. 4.A victim is more likely to call the police if the offender was armed. 5.Avoidance behaviors and defensive behaviors do not have positive impacts on individuals.

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The primary difference between a homicide and a criminal homicide is the absence or presence of a ________ mental state

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is important to remember when considering individual agency requirements?

a. Always follow policy and procedure regarding case reports. b. All agencies follow the same format regarding case reports. c. Always follow the most common writing techniques. d. Report-writing elements cannot be easily transferred from agency to agency.

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A(n) _________ crime is one where even the individual who was victimized is unaware of the crime

a. unreported b. unknown c. victimless d. undiscovered

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