In recent years, women who were sexually harassed or assaulted have brought ____________ lawsuits against correctional institutions/officials.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


class-action

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Which of the following is not a police response to the problem of disorderly youth in public places?

A) Confronting youth in an antagonistic manner to discourage their presence B) Encouraging youth to gather where they will not disturb others C) Installing and monitoring closed-circuit TV cameras D) Creating alternative legitimate places and activities for youth

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The view that lawyers have superior knowledge, skills, and experience and therefore must know what is best is known as the ______ view.

a. superiority b. paternalistic c. modern d. historic

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__________ marks a departure from the traditional role a prosecutor has played

a. Covert prosecution b. Strategic prosecution c. Creative prosecution d. Decreased prosecution

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The use of physical force to obtain a conviction became illegal with which Supreme Court case?

a. Diaz v. Texas b. Bartley v. Montana c. Brown v. Mississippi d. Miranda v. Connecticut

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