The central tenant of the positivist school of criminology is that
a. criminal behavior is a matter of free-will and choice.
b. a criminal's decision to commit crime is influenced by external factors.
c. differences in gender aggression were related to survival of the species.
d. criminals want to be punished for their crimes.
b. a criminal's decision to commit crime is influenced by external factors.
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Oscar Newman thought that criminal opportunities were thought to be least prevalent in areas characterized by neither high- nor low-intensity use, but rather in-between or moderate levels of use
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is the most common form of abuse and neglect investigated?
A. Caregiver B. Self C. Emotional D. Financial
Under Sec. 261.001, Family Code, the term "Abuse" would include all of the following except:
A. Sexual conduct harmful to a child's mental welfare. B. Sexual conduct harmful to a child's emotional welfare. C. Sexual conduct harmful to a child's physical welfare. D. Sexual conduct harmful to a child's mother.
Lawsuits involving tort actions are commonly referred to as a 1983 action. Why?
A) The action was signed into law in 1983. B) It is found in Section 1983 of the U.S. Code. C) 1983 citizens in Rochester, IL, signed a petition in favor of bringing legal action against a local police officer. D) 1983 officers in Chicago went on strike to show their support of the action.