Which of the following statements is true about institutionalized youth?
a. Females make up the great bulk of institutionalized youth.
b. Females are more likely than males to be incarcerated for status offenses.
c. Females tend to be incarcerated for longer terms than males.
d. Institutions for males are generally more restrictive than those for females.
b
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a. True b. False
In Hoffa v. U.S. (1966 ) the Supreme Court reviewed each of the following constitutional challenges to the use of undercover agents, EXCEPT
A. Fourth Amendment B. Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination C. Sixth Amendment right to notice D. Sixth Amendment right to counsel
The belief among some citizens that providing info to the police about crime is to be avoided and the cooperating with the police can lead to negative consequences
What will be an ideal response?
_______ is the view that disadvantaged economic class position is a primary cause of crime.
a. social structure theory b. social process theory c. trait theory d. developmental theory