What drove the victims' rights movement?

What will be an ideal response?


The dissatisfaction of victims with the neglect and minimization of harm they suffered, leading to a victims' movement for the criminal justice system to provide them with specific rights.

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Define DNA technology.

What will be an ideal response?

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There are three recognized sources of crime statistics in the United States. List and discuss those three sources. Where does the information come from? Which source of statistics provides the most accurate picture of the extent of crime in the United

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Which of the following is NOT an argument in support of plea bargaining?

a. Allows the prosecution to "overcharge" b. Allows defense to dispose of cases quickly c. Saves judicial resources d. Allows prosecution to deal with case backlog

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What happens when crime reduction programs produce a short-term positive effect, but benefits dissipate as criminals adjust to new conditions?

A. Diffusion B. Discouragement C. Displacement D. Extinction

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