One advantage of self-report surveys is that they provide a

a. good source of information regarding violent crimes
b. way for criminologists to collect data without relying on government sources
c. good reflection of the crimes reported to police each year
d. data that has been held to strict legal standards


b. way for criminologists to collect data without relying on government sources

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Briefly describe the functionalist perspective of police in special populations

What will be an ideal response?

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Matza argued that delinquents are not constantly delinquent and instead _____ into and out of delinquency

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Describe the criticisms of the reform model of policing

What will be an ideal response?

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Prosecutors' decisions not to press charges are rarely challenged

a. True b. False

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