What are some feminists' concerns about using a less formal process to deal with victims of violence?

What will be an ideal response?


• Women's advocates have been skeptical of the application of informal processes to deal with men who abuse and women who are abused.
• In this less structured format, the process is only as good as the people who conduct it.
• In situations of gendered violence, active participation by women at all levels is crucial.
• Victim-survivors are at risk of having their needs neglected under conditions of gender insensitivity or predominantly male authority.

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What is a morally right or wrong act is ultimately to be judged in contrast to our final goal of ______.

a. life b. happiness c. morality d. trust

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Which of the following is a benefit of using social media for policing?

A. increased privacy for citizens B. increased efficiency for officers C. enables officers to achieved greater success in undercover operations D. enables supervisors to maintain better control during responses to crime

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Israeli syndicates are reputed to be the source of U.S. distribution of methamphetamine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The style of policing which suggests that the police should act as community problem solvers is known as:

A) crime fighter. B) ?social agent. C) ?law enforcer. D) ?watchman. E) ?guardian.

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