Discuss the evidence to suggest that there may be a link between genetics and crime
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Findings show that children who have criminal parents are more likely to be involved in crime. Twin studies also show that identical twins have crime-rate patterns that are more similar than those of fraternal twins.
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Which of the following statements is true of juvenile victimization rates and trends?
A. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be victims of simple assault. B. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be robbery or aggravated assault victims. C. Sexual assaults make up nearly one-third of all pre-teen victimizations. D. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be victims of nonfatal violent crimes. E. Preteens are less likely to be victims of kidnapping and forcible sex than older children.