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

1. Women's prisons are often referred to as men's prisons "painted pink."
2. Women and men have similar avenues into the corrections system.
3. The disparities in the treatment of African American and White women are rooted in the history of slavery.
4. Women are most often abused by someone they do not know.
5. The number of women in custody has fallen steadily since the 1970s.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False

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a. rules b. guidelines c. instructions d. standards

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A suspect invites an undercover agent into his house, not knowing the agent's true identity or purpose. While left alone, the agent opens a bureau drawer and pockets incriminating evidence. The agent had no warrant

This is an unconstitutional search and seizure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. very few law enforcement agencies b. a declining number of agencies in America c. almost all law enforcement agencies d. between one fourth and one third of departments

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