How, based on lifestyle theory, can a person increase the risk for criminal opportunity and victimization?
What will be an ideal response?
Based on one’s lifestyle, one may increase the risk through both an increased
exposure to criminal activity and an increased exposure to motivated offenders.
Additionally, nonviolent deviant behaviors, mental health status and substance use can
place people at potential victimization.
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The U.S. government maintains a list of states that sponsor terrorism. Which of the following is NOT on the list?
A. Sudan B. Syria C. Iran D. Cuba
After the victim has been killed, bodies are either concealed to prevent discovery or the body is openly placed to ensure its discovery. Which is more common?
A. Most bodies are left in a location to ensure its discovery. B. Most bodies are concealed, but notes are sent to lead to its discovery. C. Most bodies are kept by the assailant. D. Most bodies are concealed to prevent discovery and only 9 percent of cases is the body openly placed to ensure its discovery.
About ten states have enacted laws that grant exclusive jurisdiction over certain crimes to adult court regardless of the age of the offender.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The deterrent effect of an arrest increases as the number of arrests continue to mount
Indicate whether the statement is true or false