Which describes the control-balance theory on criminality?


Answer: Criminal behavior is linked with the amount of controls present in an individual's life.

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The FBI's Uniform Crime Report compiles data from monthly law enforcement reports or individual crime incident records transmitted directly to the FBI or to centralized state agencies that then report to the FBI

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the text, the most pervasive cyberthreat may be ______.

a. fraud and identity theft b. theft of intellectual property c. child pornography d. financial theft

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All of the following except ______ are an example of the impact of feminist perspective on social policy

A. mandatory domestic violence arrest policies B. changes in rape laws C. rape shield laws D. changes in drug policies

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A fundamental philosophical change in the focus of juvenile justice is reflected in three new disposition or sentencing practices. Which of the following does NOT belong?

A. the use of blended sentences, which combine both juvenile and adult sanctions B. the extension of juvenile court dispositions beyond the offender's age of majority C. the use of work-release programs so that juveniles can pay for their own placement D. the use of mandatory minimum sentences for specific types of offenders or offense categories

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