Explain why rapes are underreported in correctional institutions.

What will be an ideal response?


Example may indicate that the inmate fears for their own safety, fear of being labeled a snitch, shame and humiliation, fear that staff will ignore the report, issues with reporting when the offender is a correctional officer.

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According to the OJJDP report, a youth's risk of being a violent crime victim is tied to race and not family and community characteristics

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Extortion is theft with the threat of future harm

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A reasonable margin of error for research on opinions or topics when all study participants provide data is ______.

a. between +/-2.4% and +/- 3.3% b. between +/-2.2% and +/- 3.1% c. between +/-2.4% and +/- 3.5% d. between +/-2.5% and +/- 3%

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Research suggests that all of the following are motives for juvenile firesetting EXCEPT ______.

A. a wish to get back at authority B. a need for excitement C. a drive to harm others D. a desire for status

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