The dominant theoretical explanation for family violence since the 1970s has been the __________ sociopolitical theory.

A. feminist
B. cycle of violence
C. psychological
D. learned helplessness


B. cycle of violence

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In one research study, officers estimated that nearly ________ officers slept on duty or used excessive force

A) Four in ten B) Two in ten C) Nine in ten D) None of the above

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According to the Supreme Court, the death penalty does not violate the Eighth Amendment as long as:

A. the methods of execution are not carried out with the help of sedatives. B. it ignores the changing norms and standards of society. C. it is based on the same standards of punishment that were followed in the past. D. the methods of execution are not carried out in an inhuman fashion.

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Briefly describe peacemaking criminology.

What will be an ideal response?

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In "Broken Windows" and Police Discretion, George L. Kelling notes that the community policing model ____________________ the use of police discretion among officers at all levels of the organization

a. reduces and limits b. contracts and discourages c. expands and encourages d. both a and b

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