Lisa is 16 years old and has been arrested for prostitution. Her case file reveals a turbulent family life, victimization, and that currently; she is living independent of her family. Her criminal record contains various arrests for drug possession. To date, while arrested, Lisa has not been formally charged, but current policy may change that outcome. Lisa's lack of formal charges is indicative of ______________

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


Answer: the chivalry hypothesis

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

Feminist ethical theorists argue that the field of ethics is biased because the field has been dominated by male philosophers.

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Affirmative defenses are different from other defenses because

A. they require the defendant to testify in his or her own behalf. B. the defendant must plead such defenses prior to trial. C. the prosecution must disprove such defenses at a hearing prior to trial; otherwise, the case will be dismissed. D. they require expert proof.

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Today, as with firefighters, the police have been united into one worldwide union

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In New York State, if a person calls a food service operator and reports having gotten sick at your restaurant, by law what does the operator have to do?

A. ignore the report B. report it to the health department C. call the local media D. retrain its employees

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