Discuss two theories that attempt to explain racial discrimination in the American criminal justice system. Give a specific example for each theory.
What will be an ideal response?
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The ecological/psychosocial model takes into account the youth’s ______ and how the age of onset of problems as well as the cumulative impact of multiple difficulties impact the risks of offending behaviors, delinquency, and/or school exclusion outcomes.
A. developmental stage B. extent of problematic behaviors C. prior delinquency trends D. static risk factors
The American Bar Association has recommended the __________ of commercial bail.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Paul's friend Peter bullied his classmates in elementary school. He started with name-calling, then moved to physical aggression including head-slapping, tripping, and shoving. His parents did not consider this as physical aggression, really. More like "boys will be boys.". As he got older, Paul began to engage in physical altercations. The physical fighting grew more intense when Paul joined a
gang. As a teenager, Paul was convicted in adult court of a strong-arm attack and rape. Which pathway aligns to Paul's behavior? a. Covert pathway b. Overt pathway c. Authority conflict pathway d. Trajectory pathway
What are the four purposes of research?
a. exploration, description, explanation, application b. exploration, description, funding, application c. exploration, development, inquisition, funding d. exploration, development, inquisition, application