Crime can move to another location, occur at a different time, or take on a different form. This is called

a. Diffusion of Benefits
b. Displacement
c. Crime Pattern Theory
d. Reduce Provocations


b. Displacement

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Characteristically, the entire criminal justice system tends to perform the function of information management exchange very poorly because each island enters information into the system separately, differently, and often repeatedly

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In 1989, a special drug court was established by judicial order in _______________. This high-volume court expanded on traditional drug-defendant diversion programs by offering a year or more of court-run treatment; defendants who complete this option have their criminal cases dismissed.

a. Miami, Florida b. Detroit, Michigan c. Los Angeles, California d. Denver, Colorado

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Discuss why students with learning disabilities are at significantly higher risk for offending behaviors and formal juvenile court involvement. Contrast the three prevailing hypotheses explaining this disparity.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is most accurate?

A. The United States is the only country with rules similar to those established in Miranda. B. Rules similar to Miranda rights were established in other countries before the decision in Miranda v. Arizona. C. The Miranda ruling made the United States the first country to adopt such rules, but since then many countries have followed suit. D. During the 1980s, England and many other Western European countries eliminated all rules similar to Miranda rights.

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