The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994, which has been reauthorized several times (2000, 2005, 2013), is a multifaceted effort by authorities to support ______.

a. actions that prevent sexual violence against women and men
b. stricter legal actions against those who use sexual violence
c. longer prison terms for those who use sexual violence
d. victims in establishing relationships that consist of support, acceptance, and empathy


a. actions that prevent sexual violence against women and men

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_______ refers to a traditional body of unwritten legal precedents created through everyday practice and supported by court decisions

a. Natural law b. Common law c. Natural rights d. Social contract

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Discuss Miranda in relation to questioning during a booking procedure

What will be an ideal response?

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Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder refers to a ________.

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

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While 6% of all primary and secondary-aged students received one or more out of school suspensions, the percentage is three times higher for ______ students

A. Black male B. Hispanic female C. LGBT female D. White male

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