Discuss the intersection of race, class, gender, and crime victimization

What will be an ideal response?


Official crime data indicates minority group members are involved in a disproportionate share of criminal activity. Coupled with UCR arrest data that consistently show that males have much higher crime rate and commit more serious crimes than females. Crime rates are also highest crime rates highest in deprived, inner-city areas and that level of poverty and social disorganization in an area can predict its crime rate.

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Police use their discretion to exercise choice in their daily activities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_____ is a community-based sanction in which offenders serve their terms of incarceration in their residences.

A. Intensive supervision probation B. Home confinement C. Solitary confinement D. Shock probation

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You are a teenager who has been recently considering joining a gang. Much of what gangs offer is of interest to you, and you truly feel as though a gang might have a positive impact on your life. Describe some of the attractive qualities of gangs in your eyes as well as the eyes of the hundreds of thousands of teenagers who join them.

What will be an ideal response?

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Internationally, what are the three primary centers of supply for illegal drugs?

What will be an ideal response?

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