Social control theory suggests that ______.
A. crime occurs when the forces that bind people to society are weakened or broken
B. only males have significant potential to become criminals
C. crime is a learned behavior
D. people become criminals when significant members of society label them as such
Answer: A
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a. The use of longer jail sentences has resulted in more extensive use of jails in many jurisdictions. b. Many local and regional jurisdictions have been required to house inmates who have been sentenced to state prisons. c. Some local jurisdictions have leased out beds to other jurisdictions. d. The shutting down of many smaller jails.
After September 11, 2001, homeland security for policing began to focus on not only being prepared for future threats but also the ______ of future attacks.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Within 40 years of being built, penitentiaries had become:
a. understaffed. b. overcrowded. c. financially burdened. d. all of these.
Which is not one of the following options of Canadian municipalities when providing policing services?
a. Forming their own police force b. Joining an existing municipal police force c. Entering into an agreement with a provincial police force or the RCMP d. All of the above are options