Compare and contrast abusive head trauma and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy as specific forms of child abuse
What will be an ideal response?
• MSBP is a consistent and chronic form of child abuse in which a parent falsifies or induces injury to a child in order to obtain medical treatment. The abuse is often inflicted by the mother. Abuse head trauma is abuse involving a parent who shakes a baby so hard that serious head injury results. Research indicates that most perpetrators are male.
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The concept that victims of crime, especially victims of childhood abuse, are more likely to commit crimes themselves, it is known as the circle of viciousness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Part II offenses include
a. all crimes recorded by the FBI that do not fall into the Part I category. b. crimes identified by INTERPOL as significant threats. c. all misdemeanors that do not fall into the Part I category. d. they vary from year to year, there is no set list.
A younger perpetrator does not plan the crime well (e.g., use of weapons, getaway car) but robs a cab when it happens to pass by. The suspect is a member of a juvenile gang and is trying to "prove" himself to the others as a "tough guy."
What type of perpetrator is the suspect above? A) Professional robber B) Opportunistic robber C) Drug addict robber D) Intoxicated robber
According to Cesare Beccaria, the purpose of punishment should be
a. retribution. b. rehabilitation. c. incapacitation. d. deterrence.