One hypothesis to explain the relationship between gangs and crime is the facilitation model, which posits that:

a. gang membership promotes drug involvement, which in turn facilitates violence.
b. gangs attract members who are already delinquent or criminally involved, and their antisocial behaviors facilitate their acceptance into the gang.
c. gangs attract those who are already delinquent or criminally involved, and membership further facilitates their preexisting antisocial behavior.
d. gang membership promotes a way of life that promotes social stability.


a

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Which of the following best describes the top two priorities of the domestic security community after the domestic attacks of September 11, 2001?

a. Transformation of the intelligence community. b. Creation of a new homeland security institutional culture. c. Both “a” and “b”. d. Neither “a” nor “b”.

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The privilege against self-incrimination extends only to witnesses in criminal trials and not to witnesses in any other kind of trial and official hearings.

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

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Today, victimologists study all EXCEPT which of the following areas?

a. Costs of Crime b. Crime victim and the Criminal Justice system c. Crime victim and Social Services d. Causes of criminal behavior

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