The idea that chronic juvenile offenders are likely to continue violating the law as adults is referred to as the _______________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


continuity of crime

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The oral interview panel screening law enforcement applicants should: For question 6, indicate the answer that is NOT correct:

a. Be gender and racially diverse b. Include members of the local community to reduce the possibility of bias c. Include both sworn and civilian law enforcement employees d. Involve questions that test for the skills and abilities needed for community policing e. Use different questions for male and female candidates

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Which of the following is NOT usually true of white-collar criminals?

A. Having legal access to the place where the crime occurs B. Protected by high-ranking politicians C. Spatially separated from the victim, who is often unknown D. Behaving in a manner that is, at least superficially, legitimate

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Jeremy Bentham argued that younger offenders should be treated differently than adult offenders as a result of all of the following EXCEPT ______.

a. lower age b. maturity c. decision-making abilities d. gender

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Terrorist activity conducted by the fringe left wing is often characterized by which of the following?

a. apparently indiscriminate violence that often results in civilian casualties b. the use of high-yield weapons and weapons of mass destruction c. relatively “surgical” attacks against defined targets that result in relatively few civilian casualties d. asymmetrical warfare such as the use of suicide bombings

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