According to Cohen and Felson, crime occurs when there is a convergence in time and space of three factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?
a. A motivated offender
b. An adequate sight line from the location
c. The absence of a capable guardian
d. A suitable target
b
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Discuss the unique traits that females contribute to the criminal justice professions of policing and corrections.
What will be an ideal response?
A perpetrator escapes from jail. The victim is immediately notified. Based on this information, what of the following statements is accurate?
A. The escape happened after the implementation of the 2004 Crime Victims’ Rights Act. B. The escape happened after the establishment of the Office for Victims of Crimes. C. The escape involved an offender who is considered to be highly dangerous. D. The victim has established a very active role in their case so they would not miss important developments.
____________________ patrol is a strategy designed to maximize the number of police interventions and observations in the community.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).