Which statement about race/ethnicity and crime is correct?

a. According to UCR data, Whites and Asians had the highest violent victimization rates, while Whites had the lowest offending rates.
b. Data from the Uniform Crime Reports show Blacks/African Americans are overrepresented in each offense type.
c. Asians had the highest violent crime arrest rates and violent victimization rates.
d. Data from the Uniform Crime Reports show that Whites are overrepresented for violent offenses and underrepresented for property offenses.


b. Data from the Uniform Crime Reports show Blacks/African Americans are overrepresented in each offense type.

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According to the text, which of the following is NOT a recommendation suggested to improve public safety, offender reintegration and the plight of the victim?

A. concerns for the victim must remain paramount B. longer sentences followed by reintegrative services C. the public must be educated on restorative justice and offender reentry D. high-risk offenders need to be appropriately identified and supervised

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This drug, also known as a date rape drug, is not legally available in the United States, although it can be obtained by prescription in other countries

a. Rohypnol b. Ketamine c. Ecstasy d. GHB

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Questions that are phrased in such a way that an answer is contained in the question (e.g., "wouldn't you agree that ..."); such questions are smetimes used in a cross examination

What will be an ideal response?

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Constructive possession means the person has the item on his or her person.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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