List two risk factors of early-onset delinquency.

What will be an ideal response?


being male; ADHD/impulsivity; medical or physical problems; aggression; low IQ; general offenses; antisocial behavior; substance abuse; exposure to TV violence; antisocial attitudes or beliefs; dishonesty; low SES; antisocial parents; poor parent–child relationship; harsh, lax, or inconsistent parenting; broken home; separation from parents; abusive parents; neglect; poor attitude or performance in school; weak social ties; antisocial peers.

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a. structured observationb instructions c. mapping d. coding system e. evaluation rules

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Local police are usually happy to have the Guardian Angels in their community because they have a calming effect on the areas they patrol

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the U.S., annual deaths from work-related accidents and diseases are estimated at more than 30,000

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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List one reason why police conduct inventory searches of vehicles that have been impounded: ____________________________________________________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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