Hearing about a crime, even if untrue, helps increase __________________ fear among individuals

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vicarious

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According to the concept of euphemistic language, people can display more cruelty or at least can feel better about what they are doing when their conduct is given a ________ label

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.In re Gault established the juvenile’s right to a trial by jury. 2.Juvenile court proceedings are open to the public. 3.The execution of juvenile offenders is a violation of the Eighth Amendment. 4.Juvenile courts only deal with youth who have been charged with a criminal offense. 5.Running away from home is a status offense.

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Several guidelines and research studies have suggested a finite list of variables that influence a juvenile's disposition. In this context, which of the following variables takes into account the number and type of victims in the offense committed by the juvenile?

A. the juvenile's social situation prior to the offense B. the circumstances of the offense committed C. history of mental health outpatient care D. prior history with the juvenile justice system E. characteristics of the juvenile

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In Maryland v. ________, the Court considered whether a statute permitting a witness's testimony via closed circuit television was constitutional

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Criminal Justice