What factors increase the likelihood of child victimization?

What will be an ideal response?


Younger children are more likely to be victimized and more likely to die as a result of victimization, following the general rule that the younger the child, the greater the risk of abuse and the greater the risk of death. Disabled children are at a greater risk for abuse. Children who have had contact with child protective services are more likely than other children to be seen on future occasions.

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Under what type of bond is release based on the defendant's promise to pay the court an amount similar to a cash bail bond if he fails to fulfill a promise to return for trial?

a. unsecured bond b. signature bond c. cash bond d. release on recognizance

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If researchers wanted to test whether matched pairs of persons differ on some nominal-level variable, they might apply Cochran's Q

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Identify the criminal act that is committed by males and females in almost equal amounts.

A. burglary B. arson C. fraud D. embezzlement

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How do female inmate classification systems differ from those of men?

What will be an ideal response?

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