Which of the following refers to a term created by DiIulio to describe a generation of violent youths who practiced almost indiscriminant violence on the streets?

A) adult delinquents
B) adultification
C) superpredators
D) neglected youth


Answer: C

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a. Female offenders should be housed in buildings with male inmates. b. Substance-abuse programs should be available to female inmates. c. Female inmates need to acquire greater literacy skills. d. Literacy programs should form the basis on which other programs are built.

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According to the Indicators of School Crime and Safety report, 2004, female students in grades 9-12 were more likely than male students to report being threatened or injured in 2003

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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In extending the crime of bribery to embrace conduct by persons other than public officials, several states have enacted statutes ______________________________

a. declaring certain corrupt business practices to be commercial bribery b. making it an offense to offer anything of value to an amateur or professional athlete to vary his or her performance in a game c. making it an offense for a participant or an official in a sports event to accept a bribe d. All of these

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