Which theory focuses on the concept of stigmatized neighborhoods to explain variations in risk of victimization?

a. Deviant places theory
b. Routine activities theory
c. The situational model
d. Lifestyle theory


Answer: a

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Which of the following is not a central principle of restorative justice?

a. crime causes harm b. the goal of sentencing/corrections should be to reverse the harm that has been caused by the criminal act c. sentencing and correctional practices should restore victims, the community, and the offender to their original state d. the victim becomes less important in the sentencing process—the state acts more as an adversary than as an arbitrator

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As discussed in your textbook, what are the three primary judicial functions?

What will be an ideal response?

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Though the Constitution gives specific powers to the federal government, the vast majority of laws are written by____ legislatures

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is meant by the term "writing around a problem?"

What will be an ideal response?

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