Rates of homicide and serious property crimes have historically been higher in the southern United States, but the differential between the rate of homicide in the South and other regions of the country has narrowed over the past forty years
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The "replication studies" of experiments testing the effect of arrest policies on the deterrence of domestic violence found each of the following, EXCEPT
A. Arrest reduces domestic violence in some cities but increases it in others B. Arrest reduces domestic violence among employed people but increases it among unemployed people C. Arrest reduces domestic violence in the short run but can increase it in the long run D. Police cannot predict which couples are most likely to suffer future violence
Compare and contrast the other types of crime research. Can you think of another method to collect information about crime and victims?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following factors does not affect the sentencing process?
A) The administrative context of the courts B) The attitudes and values of the judge C) The presentence report D) Sentencing guidelines E) Willingness of the prison warden to accept new prisoners
Which of the following best describes the idea of “an eye for an eye”?
a. Classicalism b. Actus reus c. Mens rea d. Lex talionis