The idea that certain people are more likely to be victims of crime than others is called
a. repeat victimization.
b. recidivism.
c. chronic offending.
d. system revictimization.
A
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The most important assessment that Officer Smith must complete is the __________ assessment, which is designed to predict if Ted is likely to commit new offenses or misbehave in prison
a. academic b. needs c. risk d. recidivism
Elijah Anderson's field research in poor urban communities demonstrating the intersection of drug addiction, residential instability, and crime is an example of which of the following explanations?
A. nomothetic B. idiographic C. atheoretical D. legal
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Forgery and uttering are usually included in the same statute. 2. Robbery is typically described as a misdemeanor if the property stolen has little value. 3. The majority of state statutes provide that the crime of extortion is complete when the threat is made. 4. The common law initially only punished the violent taking of property.
The juvenile court:
a. keeps records confidential. b. attempts to prevent further crime. c. uses a rehabilitation/treatment approach. d. has jurisdiction over youth who might be neglected or abandoned. e. all of the above.