Evaluate the victim precipitation theory. Compare and contrast active and passive precipitation. Give examples of each
What will be an ideal response?
According to the victim precipitation theory, victimizations result from a number of precipitating factors, including the victim's behavior, including lifestyle interactions in situations in which deviance and criminality flourish. Active precipitation refers to situations where victims provoke violent encounters or use words to cause a physical confrontation with another. Passive precipitation occurs when a victim unknowingly provokes a confrontation with another.
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a. telemedicine b. imported medicine c. insurance d. none of these
The Uniform Crime Reports conform to the “hierarchy rule,” meaning what?
A. In multiple-crime incidents, only the most serious offense is reported to the UCR. B. In multiple-crime incidents, every offense is recorded in official records. C. In multiple-crime incidents, each crime is reported, but the most serious offense is listed first. D. In all criminal incidents, larger metropolitan law enforcement organizations are given prominence with crimes committed in rural areas listed in special indices of the UCR.
In 1974, in the ________ case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the censoring of inmate mail is acceptable only when necessary to protect legitimate government interests.
A. Pell v. Procunier B. Holt v. Sarver C. McNamara v. Moody D. Procunier v. Martinez
On receipt of information that a person's identifying information was falsely given by a person arrested, the law enforcement agency shall do all but which of the following?
a. Notify the victim b. Inform the victim to file a declaration c. Notify DPS d. Inform the Victim they are entitled to expunction e. None of the above (LEA will do all)