Describe the demographics of typical crime victims (use Figure 10-2 on page 275 of the text)
What will be an ideal response?
Most victims of violent crimes are African-American males. People are generally victimized in their teen years and level off thereafter.
There is often a relationship between the victim and offender.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.The Coordinated Community Response (CCR) programs involve collaboration between community and criminal justice agencies to coordinate victim advocacy to support victims and their families and hold batterers accountable. 2.While the collaboration of the CCR is particularly important for most crime victims, it is not very effective for victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) because they face multidimensional challenges. 3.A Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) serves sexual assault victims, with the exception of this victims of sexual assault in a domestic violence situation. Sexual assault victims in a domestic violence situation are served by Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) instead. 4.Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are trained nurses who conduct a forensic exam and provide comprehensive care to sexual assault victims.
How have psychological process theories been applied to the criminal justice system?
What will be an ideal response?
Explain how generalizability is evaluated. What are the two types of generalizability mentioned in the text? How do they differ and how are they similar?
What will be an ideal response?
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) has resulted in positive behavioral changes related to hyperactivity, peer aggression, and conduct problems
Indicate whether the statement is true or false