What makes opportunity theories attractive when compared to theories previously discussed? How does this relate to the development of policy implications?
What will be an ideal response?
The attractiveness of opportunity theories of crime is that they avoid larger discussions of whether the United States is excessively unequal or excessively morally permissive and argue that crime can be prevented meaningfully without a major cultural or social revolution. Instead, by changing a few locks and installing a few alarms--or similar modest interventions--we can make ourselves safer. Compare to other theories and their policy implications.
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a. sexism c. stereotyping b. chivalry hypothesis d. sexual bias
How prevalent is lesbian same-sex IPV?
What will be an ideal response?
According to a study of police officers in Wilmington, Delaware, officers spend the least amount of their time:
A. traffic patrol B. crime-related tasks C. administrative work D. free patrol E. assisting with medical tasks
Which of the following is not true of "law in action"?
a. Focus on human factors governing application of law b. Stresses the importance of discretion c. Strict enforcement of laws and adherence to procedures d. Prosecutors use discovery to encourage guilty pleas