Provide a detailed description of one forensic science (other than psychology) discussed in the chapter. Explain why this this science is considered “forensic.”

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may include forensic engineering, forensic linguistics, forensic oceanography, forensic medicine, forensic digital investigation, forensic social work, forensic nursing, forensic pathology, forensic anthropology, or forensic archaeology. All of these involve work that pertains to law, both civil and criminal.

Criminal Justice

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The three approaches to studying comparative criminal justice systems are historical, political, and descriptive approach

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

In his seminal 1984 article on religious terrorism, Rapoport characterizes these groups - the Zealots, Thugs, and Assassins - as practicing

a. suicide bombings. b. jihad. c. Judaism d. sacred terror.

Criminal Justice

The ________ style interrogation is usually used in cases in which the evidence seems to be overwhelming and the investigator tries to appeal to the suspect's sense of logic

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

Criminal Justice

Treatment is the creation of an environment and provision of rehabilitative programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Criminal Justice