Why have abuse and sexual crimes been defined in a variety of ways in the past?

What will be an ideal response?


The definitions of abuse and sexual crimes are largely defined by society. It has only been recently that certain types of sexual crimes have been recognized as crimes, for example, marital rape.

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It is a city- or town-based law enforcement agency.

What will be an ideal response?

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Applied reports are usually commissioned by

A) Colleges or Universities B) Particular government agencies or corporations C) Nonprofit organizations D) Both B and C are true

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An individual under investigation for having committed a crime or other wrongdoing is considered the __________

A) Victim B) Witness C) Suspect D) Cyber informant

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What is true about Job Corps?

a. The Department of Education developed the program hoping for reductions in social assistance dependence and delinquency. b. The three main components of the program are vocational skills training, basic education and health care. c. Participation in the program led to an increase in criminal activity due to involvement with deviant and delinquent peers and mentors. d. Most of the young people enrolled in the program are not at risk for delinquency, substance abuse, or social assistance dependency.

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