Which of the following characteristics is typical of female inmates?

A. They have a history of unemployment.
B. They are mostly incarcerated for violent crimes.
C. They outnumber male inmates by approximately twelve to one.
D. They are more likely than male inmates to have been abused at some point in their lives.


Answer: A

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A. Domestic Courts B. Drug Courts C. Family Courts D. Juvenile Courts

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A. preadolescent B. adolescent C. early adult D. adult

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A. to record a criminal confession. B. to record police lineups and identification procedures. C. to record a defendant in jail pending trial. D. to show the scene of an incident.

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List and describe the three levels of law enforcement

What will be an ideal response?

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