The same type of crime being committed over a short period of time, probably by the same offender, is referred to as a ________.

A. patterns
B. hot spots
C. series
D. sprees


Answer: C

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When a crisis is presented, the hypothalamus releases a chemical messenger called ______ that signals the pituitary gland into action

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) has all of the following primary goals except ______.

A. avoidance of gang membership B. prevention of violence and criminal behavior C. development of positive relationships with law enforcement D. understanding of the juvenile justice system

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Identify aspects of an effective monitoring and oversight program that are often missing in private prisons.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true concerning elderly prisoners?

a. There are different adjustment rates for elderly prisoners. b. Elderly inmates imprisoned early in life are less institutionally dependent than others. c. There are a lot of programs in prison geared for elderly inmates. d. All of these.

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