During the interviewing of an apparent crime victim, you discover that the interviewee is an offender rather than a victim. What actions should you take?

What will be an ideal response?


This is a difficult question that does in fact happen. The goal of the interview may change from getting information to gathering evidence. There is also the issue as to the rights of the accused once you realize that he or she is a suspect.

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What was the title used for the simple aggregation of the Part I offenses?

a. Uniform Crime Reporting b. National Crime Victimization Survey c. Bureau of Justice Statistics d. Crime Index

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Gilligan (1982) also sees women as developing ______ through stages.

a. relationships b. love c. moral appreciation d. sympathy

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Many pregnant inmates are shackled while delivering their child

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

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Cognitive theory contends that the choice to commit delinquent acts can be controlled by the threat of punishment; if people believe illegal behavior will result in severe sanctions, they will choose not to commit crimes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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