What functions does the Federal Trade Commission perform in preventing identity crime?
What will be an ideal response?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) runs a clearinghouse for complaints by identity theft victims. While the FTC has no authority to prosecute criminal cases, it helps victims by providing them with information to help resolve the financial and other problems that can result from such illegal activity. The FTC also refers victim complaints to other appropriate government agencies and private organizations for action.
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Christopher is a 17-year-old high school senior who is constantly getting into arguments with his mother. She believes he should have a 9 p.m. curfew and that he should not hang out with certain people in certain neighborhoods. She is fearful he will become a victim of crime. Christopher believes he is a strong man who should not have a curfew and that he can protect himself. One afternoon Christopher is speaking to his friend Johnny on the phone. His mother is secretly listening to their conversation and realizes that Johnny was robbed at the corner store a few blocks from his house. Johnny is trying to recruit Christopher to help him retaliate against his attacker. Johnny knows the attacker is a kid who lives a few blocks away from him. According to the deviant place theory, which term
best describes Johnny's desire to retaliate against his attacker? A. Honor code B. Code of the playground C. Prison rules D. Street code
In general, children under the age of __________ are charged and adjudicated in the juvenile justice system
a. 16. b. 17. c. 18. d. 19.
Which statement is true regarding social costs on offenders and their families?
a. These costs do not significantly impact the overall cost of victimization. b. Families of offenders are subject to less social costs due to offender incarceration. c. There is a significant correlation between parental incarceration and children's delinquency. d. Parental absence due to incarceration has a less effect on kids than parental separation due to illness, death, or divorce.
The Spanish Civil War occurred in what decade?
a. 1930s b. 1850s c. 1950s d. 1970s