Critics of battered woman syndrome recommend that forensic assessments should emphasize the ______ rather than the ______ in intimate partner violence situations.

A. victim’s psychological functioning; stages of romantic love
B. abusers who kill; abusers who intimidate
C. available community resources; safety of family members
D. abuser’s coercion and control; victim’s psychological damage


D. abuser’s coercion and control; victim’s psychological damage

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The most widely used system of indigent defense involves ________

a. public defender programs b. court-appointed defense attorneysjudicial degree programs. c. victims' assistance programs d. contract attorney programs

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The work of community corrections officers is governed by which of the following?

A. Legal requirements B. Court decrees C. Rules and procedures D. All of these

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__________ is a situation in which those convicted of similar crimes do not receive similar sentences due to race

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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For purpose of ruling whether to grant a defendant's motion for a judgment of acquittal (directed verdict), a trial judge must view the evidence in a light most favorable to the defendant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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