Discuss the individual costs and problems suffered by victims of crime
What will be an ideal response?
In addition to societal costs, victims suffer long-term losses in earnings and occupational attainment. Some victims are physically disabled as a result of physical wounds. If the victims have no insurance, long-term health issues can also lead to more financial difficulties. Victims also can suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder and other mental problems.
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The "dualistic fallacy" refers to the belief that prisoners, representing criminals, and the general population, repre senting noncriminals, are mutually exclusive groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Geographic concentrations of crime are called _____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The larger the value of the calculated F ratio:
a. the more likely an observed difference is due to chance. b. the larger the mean square within groups compared to the mean square between groups. c. the less likely an observed difference is due to chance. d. the larger the sum of squares within groups compared to the sum of squares between groups.
The most commonly used punishment in the United States is
a. Restitution c. an intermediate sanction b. imprisonment d. probation