Radical criminologists believe:
a. That the vast number of poor exploit the criminal justice system for personal gain
b. That Whites are more likely to be targeted by the system than non-Whites
c. That the wealthy use the legal system to keep the poor and people of color in their place
d. That African-Americans benefit the most from tougher laws, especially the War on Drugs
Answer: c
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a typical community response that follows denial of a gang problem?
a. A meeting convened by local politicians and law enforcement about how to keep the gang problem secret from the general public. b. A sensational news story covering a gang-related double murder. c. The implementation of a “Gang Stamp Out” policing effort that includes community raids. d. The dropping of charges by prosecutors for 90% of the youth arrested for gang-related crimes due to lack of evidence.
According to the basic principles of restorative justice, the second priority of the justice process is to: a. restore the community to the best degree possible
b. assist the victims. c. shame the offender. d. treat all offenders equally.
_______________ increases the activity levels of at least three neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
a. Marijuana b. PCP c. LSD d. MDMA