A 1996 law, known as the Lautenberg Amendment, prohibits anyone convicted of a theft crime of domestic violence or child abuse from purchasing or possessing a gun

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

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In addition to other forms of violence, this routine practice in many Islamic countries affects an estimated 140 girls and women worldwide

a. Ear piercing b. Genital mutilation c. Limb amputation d. Tongue piercings

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In developing countries the leading cause of death is?

a. Heart disease b. AIDS c. Stroke d. Homicide

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Identify a true statement about female correctional officers.

A. They are not as competent as their male counterparts. B. They are restricted to correctional facilities for women. C. Many of them work in constant close contact with male inmates. D. Evidence suggests that their presence in men's prisons increases prison violence.

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About what percentage of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals experience hate- related victimization in their adulthood?

A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80%

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