According to the text, almost half of all female dropouts left school because they were pregnant or had already given birth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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It is estimated that enforcing America's drug laws costs the federal government about _____ annually
a. $40 million b. $100 million c. $18 billion d. $65 billion
Robert Sampson advanced social disorganization theory with his colleagues by drawing the connection between individual efficacy and collective efficacy. Define these two types of efficacy. What is the role of social cohesion and trust in this theoretical advancement?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following factors would not contribute to blameworthiness?
A. Offense severity B. Role of the victim C. Offender's criminal history D. Offender's role in the commission of the crime E. Violent crime versus property crime
All of the following are important implications of Pager's research EXCEPT
a. millions of people with criminal records will likely face labor market inequalities. b. blacks with or without criminal records face employment discrimination; higher prison rates of blacks means racial discrimination in employment will increase. c. more job training and G.E.D. programs in prison are the only hope for employment after release for millions of offenders. d. crime control policies may exacerbate the very conditions that lead to crime in the first place by ensuring that ex-offenders will not be able to find employment.