What can be done to address the problem of homelessness in the United States? How has society ignored the problem with the victimization of the homeless? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Although this question can be addressed based on the student's opinion, they may include some of the following information: The Coalition is lobbying several states and the Federal Government to study these violent crimes against the homeless and to designate such crimes as "hate crimes" so that heavier penalties can result upon conviction (Gonser, 2004). Stiffer penalties are seen as a deterrent to this type of crime (page 230 in text).
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Bullying involves repeated physical, verbal, or psychological attacks or intimidation against a victim
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not a 20th century development in juvenile corrections?
a. Reform schools began to adopt a militaristic style. b. Emphasis was placed on reception/classification centers. c. Conservation camps were utilized as a means of rehabilitation. d. Cottage systems were created for juvenile offenders.
Federal law makes _________ a crime by stipulating that "[w]hoever, with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm, takes a motor vehicle that has been transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce from the person or presence of another by force and violence or by intimidation or attempts to so. . .". is guilty of a felony
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