Describe the Chicago Area Project and criticisms of the project.

What will be an ideal response?


It established centers in the most crime-ridden neighborhoods of Chicago. These neighborhood centers sought to create activities for youth, as well as to establish ties between parents and officials in the neighborhood. Although this program was never scientifically evaluated, it still exists, and many cities have implemented programs based on this model. Programs like this typically fail to prevent criminal behavior.

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________ control is a policy response, whereas economic conditions, demographic shifts, citizen attitudes, and changes in family composition are less intentional

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Which of the following does not have absolute immunity from Section 1983 suits?

A) Police officers B) Legislators C) Judges D) Prosecutors

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The federal Environmental Protection Agencies regulations are examples of:

a. constitutional law. b. statutory law. c. administrative law. d. case law.

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__________ can be thought of as the systematic application of the concept of planned change

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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