The first systematic studies of ecology and crime were conducted by A.M
Guerry and Adolphe Quetelet, who found high crime rates in some areas of the countries they studied and low crime rates in others, differences in violent and property crime rates by area, and stability of crime rates over time.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The characterization that “strangers” were of more concern was made despite the fact that only about ______% of sexual abuse offenses against children and about ______% of child murders are committed by strangers.
a. 3; 6 b. 5; 10 c. 7; 14 d. 9; 18
When is sentencing determined?
A. During the arraignment process B. During the post-trial process C. During the plea-bargaining process D. During a separate hearing from the trial
Which of the following statements is false, in regards to the role that natural support systems and informal social controls can have on the offenders behavior
A. Natural Support Systems can limit the formal social controls extolled by correctional agencies B. Informal Social controls can augment and enhance the formal social controls extolled by correctional agencies C. They provide the opportunity for offenders to develop new networks that include law abiding citizens D. Adult transition periods can be critical factors in affecting a person's involvement in and desistence from criminal behavior. E. All of the above statements are true
What are factors that have contributed to Japan’s low crime rate?
a. A low level of economic stress b. A small proportion of young males within the population c. A criminal justice system that delivers a high certainty of punishment d. A and B e. All of the above