Describe Parens Patriae.

What will be an ideal response?


Parens Patriae is legal principle giving the state the right to intercede and act in the best interest of the child or any other legally incapacitated persons, such as the mentally ill.

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Explain the theory-policy connection as it relates to positivism.

What will be an ideal response?

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A ________ is a juvenile who commits an act that is a crime only when committed by a juvenile

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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__________ study the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which group of people report domestic violence most frequently?

A. drug users B. gays and lesbians C. high-income people D. low-income people

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