A ________ is a group of inmates who band together within the corrections system to engage in social and criminal activities

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


prison gang

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_____ are based on the idea that if you want to know about crimes, ask the people who commit them

a. Self-reports c. Police reports b. Victimization surveys d. Individualized assessments

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Louis confronts his neighbor Jose over the fact that Jose's dog frequently enters Louis' yard and digs up his flowers. Jose responds that "dogs will be dogs." Louis does not like Jose's comments and begins screaming at him

The argument accelerates until Louis calls Jose an unflattering, racially-charged name. In response, Jose swings at Louis, striking him squarely in the face. The punch causes Louis to fall backward. He strikes his head on the sidewalk. Louis suffers brain damage as a result of hitting the sidewalk. Jose has committed: A) no offense because he was provoked by Louis. B) no offense because he did not intend to seriously injure Louis. C) assault. D) aggravated assault.

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Nearly _______________ of those in jail have a history of mental problems.

A. one-half B. one-quarter C. one-fifth D. two-thirds

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A deterrence strategy attempts to create a marketplace incentive to obey the law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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