In the United States, minorities are more likely to be incarcerated than members of the majority

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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There are numerous theories that attempt to explain victimization. Select one perspective you feel is most accurate and explain why

What will be an ideal response?

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Police reports are written:

a. To document criminal investigations. b. To provide reference material and historical data. c. Both A and B.

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Which of the following was not a key practical ramification of social strain theory?

a. The Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Youth Offenses Control Act of 1961 b. The Mobilization for Youth program c. The Chicago Area Project d. The war on poverty e. Economic Opportunity Acts of 1964 and 1967

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A fire has been extinguished by the fire department. The structure is an eight-family apartment building that has suffered extensive damage to over 80% of the building

There was one fatality as a direct result of the fire and several firefighters were injured. The firefighters are still on the scene and have located the origin of the fire. Generally speaking, what is the role of the fire department from this point forward. A. None. Once the fire is extinguished, their role is officially complete. B. To "detect" the possibility of arson but not to investigate arson. C. To investigate who started the fire. D. Clean up the fire scene to include the removal of debris from the site.

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