How do researchers study deterrence today?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: [key points to be made]
*Focus on whether harsher sentences reduce crime
*Tests of celerity with Speedy Trial Laws
* Research on drug and DWI measures as well as death penalty
*Some researchers try to distinguish between formal & informal social control and sanctions

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Which of the following are the tools used when interviewing a child under the age of 12?

a. drawing and interviewing the child c. drawing and the use of anatomically correct dolls b. interviewing the child and interviewing the parents d. the use of anatomically correct dolls and interviewing the parent

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Which type of society likely used kin policing?

a. chiefdoms b. nations c. tribes d. states

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Imagine that you are an attorney in a high-profile case. You want to do everything you can to make sure the jury selection is in your favor. You are considering using scientific jury selection to aid in this, but are concerned that this might be "working the system." You believe in things being as fair as possible, but if you win this case, it could really help your career. There is nothing illegal about scientific jury selection, but you feel slightly wrong doing it. What would you do, and why?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to LexisNexis Risk Solutions (2012), more than __________ percent of law enforcement professionals use social medical for investigative purposes, including identification and evidence collection

A) 40 B) 60 C) 80 D) 100

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