Identify the community-level factors that are associated with fear and describe how these factors contribute to the level of fear in a neighborhood

What will be an ideal response?


People who live in neighborhoods with social and physical incivilities are more likely to be fearful of crime. The fear is even stronger for residents who have been victimized. It is also increased when individuals hear of someone being victimized. Once fear is present in a neighborhood, businesses begin to leave the area and more crime moves into the area.

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A front-door solution to prison overcrowding is:

A) probation. B) parole. C) work/study release. D) a furlough.

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__________ means that an individual has been forced to do something against his or her will

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Purposeful interviewing involves the realization that statements are sought for specific reasons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Proponents of restorative justice argue that the victim, community, and offender should be able to participate in rebuilding the relationship that was damaged as a result of the crime. Identify and describe the three approaches that attempt to achieve this goal.

What will be an ideal response?

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