The factors that criminal justice officials consistently use to classify cases include which of the following?
a. the race and class of the victim and the offender
b. the relationship between victim and offender and the suspect's prior record
c. the number of cases on the docket and the offender's remorse
d. none, criminal justice officials do not handle cases consistently or predictably
B
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A. I B. II C. III D. IV
One issue identified by the text as creating a problem for the media is
a. demanding public. b. lack of access knowledge of law enforcement procedures. c. extreme time pressure due to deadlines. d. All of the above
According to work by Gottfredson and colleagues, what is the main difference between school programs that work and those that do not?
a. Targeting an array of important risk factors c. Focusing on the biggest risk factor only b. Increasing school security measures d. Eliminating poorly evaluated teachers
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false