Children below a certain age are presumed by law to be unaware of the full consequences of what they do, meaning they do not possess mens rea, the ability to differentiate right from wrong.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Define child maltreatment and discuss its effect on delinquency

What will be an ideal response?

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The peace officer works for and serves the citizens of the community in which he or she is employed. It is the police officer's duty to protect and serve his or her community even to the point of placing his or her life at risk. To whom is the peace officer responsible?

a. The chief of police b. The sheriff c. The citizens through the chain of command d. The governor of the state e. The courts

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Adolescents with a history of gang involvement are more likely to have been expelled from school, be binge drinkers, and test positive for marijuana

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

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The ________ perspective emphasizes the importance of the police listening to citizens and serving their needs

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

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