What are the three core assertions of social support theory? Explain the different types of social support and give an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?


Social support reduces crime; social support makes control more effective; social support reduces crime by increasing prosocial and decreasing antisocial influences. Expressive and instrumental.

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Organized crime groups operate more effectively with the tacit or overt approval of ________ systems.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Bob Ebbers was Worldcom and Worldcom was Bob Ebbers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which case processing model allows youth attorneys to present the case to a panel of three youth judges, who decide the appropriate disposition for the dependant?

A) adult judge B) peer jury C) youth judge D) tribunal

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Experience has shown that successful lawsuits filed under Section 1983 have had a major impact for the grieving prisoner

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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