Explain the National Crime Victimization Surveys and why they may be useful in understanding crime
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• The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) started in 1972 and is conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census in cooperation with the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the Justice Department
• The NCVS conducts an annual survey of more than 40,000 households with nearly 75,000 occupants over twelve years of age.
• Participants are interviewed twice a year concerning their experiences with crimes in the prior six months
• It is superior to the UCR in that: 1) it measures both reported and unreported crime; 2) it is unaffected by police bias and distortions in reporting crime to the FBI; it does not rely on victims directly reporting crime to the police
• Most important, some supporters say, is that the NCVS gives victims a voice in the criminal justice process.
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A. 5,5 flexibility B. 9,9 versatility C. contingency management D. adaptive management E. procurement management
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. For young inmates, black males had the greatest disparity of incarceration as they were 10 times more likely to be in prison compared to similarly aged white men. 2. Overcrowding occurs when there are more individuals in prison than a facility is designed to house. Both the Bureau of Prisons and at least 18 states are currently dealing with issues of prison overcrowding. 3. Gang members, sex offenders, and those who have a history of mental health issues have higher rates of violence behind bars. 4. Prison gangs first emerged in California facilities during the 1950s. 5. Correctional officers do NOT need a warrant in order to search an inmate’s cell or to seize materials and use it as evidence against them.
The chapter discusses four types of stalking. Discuss each type
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Discuss, define, compare, and contrast lineups, showups, and photographic displays. In general, what are the reliability benefits and suggestiveness drawbacks of each technique?
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