Passed in 1994, the ____________________ allows rape victims to sue in federal court on the grounds that sexual violence violates their civil rights; the provisions of the act have so far been upheld by appellate courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Violence Against Women Act

Criminal Justice

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Explain the use-of-force continuum and under what circumstances an officer's escalation of force is justified

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

Victim impact statements are a statutory part of most PSI reports in most jurisdictions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Serotonin is associated with __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

What indirect controls over the courts are available to the legislature?

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice