Why might an elderly victim choose not to report maltreatment?
What will be an ideal response?
The caretaker of the elderly victim may be a family member or loved one and the victim may be dependent on the family member and fearful of retaliation. Additionally, the victim may be forced to live in an institution if they turn in the perpetrator. They may not know abuse is going on, may feel ashamed, or simply suffer from poor recall.
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a. Actus Reus. b. Mens Rea. c. Inchoate offense. d. Concurrence.
Jerome Skolnick's studies determined that the police role contained:
A) malfeasance and impropriety B) dedication and insecurity C) danger and authority D) excitement and loyalty
The ________ was a forerunner of today's police "mug book" and consists of detailed descriptions of known criminals and their hideouts
A) photo array B) rogue gallery C) line up D) wanted poster
Before departing the scene, the photograph __________ should be reviewed for completeness
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word