Which of the following theorists puts social disorganization as a macro-level control theory where residents in neighborhoods characterized by poverty, population turnover, and racial/ethnic heterogeneity cannot control their environments and achieve common goals.

a. Clifford Shaw
b. Henry McKay
c. Ruth Kornhauser
d. Robert Agnew


c. Ruth Kornhauser

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Elder abuse falls into five categories. Active neglect is one category and it refers to the

A. premeditating abuse of the elderly person. B. refusal or failure to undertake a caretaking obligation. C. refusal or failure to fulfill a caretaking obligation. D. intentional neglect of a caretaking obligation.

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Community-oriented policing consists of three integral components: strategic-oriented policing, neighborhood-oriented policing, and problem-oriented policing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A tactical interest in his position is present when the tenured employee has a legitimate claim to his job as conferred by statute, contract, or existing rules or understanding

a. True b. False

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List the five basic steps of an appeal.

What will be an ideal response?

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