Define "defensive or protective behaviors" and give two examples.

What will be an ideal response?


People try to guard themselves from victimization. Examples: purchase gun, security lights

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

It is believed that the most destruction and disruption from a dirty bomb detonation will be caused by:

a. radiation. b. public panic. c. nerve damage. d. widespread fire.

Criminal Justice

High turnover is evident among correctional personnel because ______.

a. training is too rigorous b. pay is insufficient c. officers do not feel challenged in their professions d. all of these

Criminal Justice

According to Hagedorn’s typology, which of the following do African American and Latino adult gang members tend to be?

a. dope fiends b. homeboys c. legits d. new jacks

Criminal Justice

Terry v. Ohio endorsed:

A) warrantless searches for weapons. B) victim's rights. C) stop-and-frisk searches. D) due process requirements. E) witness safety procedures.

Criminal Justice