What is a Gender Ratio Problem?

What will be an ideal response?


The need for an explanation of the fact that the number of crimes committed by men routinely far exceeds the number of crimes committed by women in almost all categories
• The gender gap increases as the seriousness of the crime increases
• Explain why the gender ratio problem is only a problem if biological explanations for criminality are ignored.

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The most common methods of crime-scene recording do not include which one of the following?

a. Note taking b. Photographs c. Sketches d. Infrared analysis

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A framework for making ethical decisions is needed. Such a framework begins with a search for _______ __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Supreme Court then ruled in ______ juveniles, much like adult offenders, still have constitutional protection against double jeopardy, which states that an individual cannot be tried again on the same charges and the same facts.

A. Roper v. Simmons B. Breed v. Jones C. Kent v. U.S. D. Miller v. Alabama

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

1. No-drop policies are intended to encourage both general and specific deterrence. 2. Aggressive prosecution has been shown to be associated with higher levels of intimate partner violence (IPV). 3. No-drop policies are said to restrict the victim’s autonomy. 4. “Soft” no-drop policies profess to never follow the victim’s preferences.

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