In which of the following situations would the doctrine of in loco parentis take hold?

A. When parents adequately take care of their children.
B. When a juvenile is neglected or abused by their parents.
C. When a juvenile is apprehended while committing a status offense.
D. When a juvenile commits a crime.


B. When a juvenile is neglected or abused by their parents.

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Which of the following is true regarding police corruption?

a. Police corruption arises from cultural roots similar to those motivating heroism b. Police corruption arises from structural roots similar to those motivating brutality c. Police corruption arises from institutional roots similar to those motivating morality d. Police corruption arises from historical roots similar to those motivating racism

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In 1995, nearly _____ of students reported being a victim of at least one crime

a. 5% b. 10% c. 12% d. 20%

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One of the least expensive security mechanisms is:

a. An alarm system. b. Security personnel. c. Effective lighting. d. A solid perimeter wall. e. All of the above.

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______ criminologists appealed to the use of reason in applying punishments, and that is precisely what a continuum seeks to achieve.

a. Chicago b. Neo c. Classical d. Traditional

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