List two reasons victims would be reluctant to report rape to the police.

What will be an ideal response?


Examples: Stigma; blaming the victim; sexist treatment of victims; humiliation by defense attorney; difficulty of burden of proof.

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One of the most outspoken abolitionists of the juvenile court system is Barry Feld at the University of Minnesota School of Law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The reasons for grand jury secrecy include each of the following, EXCEPT:

a. To prevent the escape of indicted persons. b. To encourage the free testimony of persons with information about the crime. c. To prevent witness-tampering. d. To preserve testimony for trial.

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The acronym "DUI" means ____________________ _____________ of alcohol

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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"Reverse outlining" when preparing a research report means:

a. Outlining a draft of the report paragraph by paragraph b. Writing the executive summary after completing the report c. Shifting back matter into the body of the report d. Outlining the first draft of the report from the end to the beginning and then reading it in that order

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