The duress defense is used when people break the law in order to save themselves or prevent some greater harm.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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The following model represents the oldest entertainment crime story structure: crime ? chase ? capture

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain the history of restorative justice systems. Describe how a restorative justice program can help victims, offenders, and communities heal

What will be an ideal response?

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________ is the process of using a false identity or another person's identity to obtain goods, services, or money.

A) Social security theft B) Identity fraud C) Money laundering D) Identity theft

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Which of the following is true about the effectiveness of shaming?

a. shaming is only effective when done by those who know the offender b. effectiveness is often enhanced when the shame is directed not only to the offenders, but to the offender's "collectives" (e.g., his/her family, workplace, etc.) c. effectiveness is greatest for those weakly attached to other d. the more public the shaming, the less effective it is

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