According to John C. Meyer, when someone calls the police about situations such as missing children, medical crises, or suicide, it is called
A. relieving an unpleasant situation.
B. obtaining an emergency service.
C. counterpunching.
D. maintaining a social boundary.
Answer: B
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Critics of President Bush's Enemy Combatant order claim that it is
a. in need of broader powers. b. too vague. c. underutilized. d. unconstitutional.
Which approach works on restoring the balance of the harms caused by the offender?
a. Situation violence b. Restorative justice c. Deterrence d. Violence resistance
An officer happens upon a juvenile who is placing graffiti on the side of a building. This has been a pervasive problem in the community, so the officer decides to confront the suspect. Even though the juvenile is respectful and compliant when confronted, the officer, who is frustrated with the graffiti problem, issues the juvenile a citation for vandalism. Which of the following factors likely led to the officer issuing a citation rather than a warning?
A. the citizen’s attitude B. the officer’s attitude C. the law D. the type of crime
______ prevention is directed at preventing illegal acts among the juvenile population as a whole before they occur by alleviating social conditions related to the offenders.
A. Primary B. Tertiary C. Quaternary D. Secondary