Discuss the purpose of vicarious liability laws.

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The main purpose of vicarious liability laws is to protect the public. When it comes to corporations, vicarious liability encourages employers to closely monitor the conduct of their employees to prevent potential dangers. Parents are also responsible for the criminal acts of their children because it is presumed that parents should discipline their children. (Students may further discuss the reach of vicarious liability by providing other examples from the text.)

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Deferred prosecution refers to a procedure by which a juvenile agrees to meet certain requirements in exchange for having his or her case dismissed.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which program was designed to teach children skills to resist peer pressure in using tobacco, alcohol, and drugs?

A) SPECDA B) AMBER Alert C) D.A.R.E. D) LRE

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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