Why was the adoption of the Child Protection Act a significant development for children, children’s advocates, and law enforcement?
What will be an ideal response?
The act provides for increased penalties for adults involved in child pornography and points out that it is injurious to the physical and emotional well being of the child.
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Wilderness camps and group homes are examples of
a) detention centers. b) publicly funded correctional facilities that have received highly favorable research results. c) diversion programs. d) settings typically operated by private groups or foundations.
According to Sir Robert Peel, the test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, not police action against crime and disorder
a. True b. False
The Texas statute of limitations restricts felony trials to no longer than 14 business days in length
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Merton's theory of anomie emphasizes
A. institutionalized means to attain the desired ends. B. that people learn to commit crime as a result of antisocial values, attitudes, and criminal behavior patterns. C. that anger helps justify aggressive behavior and stimulates individuals into action. D. none of these