The media decides what is ‘newsworthy,’ and crime ranks ______ on that scale
a. just below politics
b. just above politics
c. high
d. low
Ans: C
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One of the most significant international documents the UN prompted that resulted from the reemergence of the victim and the recognition that the criminal justice system needed to evolve and adapt to the increasing need for safety and well-being of victims was ______.
a. the Declaration of the Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power b. the Declaration of Human Rights c. the International Declaration on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice d. the Magna Carte of Victims’ Rights
Which standard for determining child custody presumes that the child is best left in the care of the mother?
A. best interest of the child standard B. tender years doctrine C. least detrimental alternative standard D. golden nurturer doctrine
According to opponents of the death penalty, capital punishment is applied in a discriminatory fashion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following theories addresses the different classes and types of offenders associated with crime?
a. Life course b. Propensity c. Classical d. Trajectory