The ______ is an individual appointed by the court as a third party to protect the interests of the child both in court and while placed in social services.

A. court-appointed defense counsel
B. public defender
C. private defense counsel
D. guardian ad litem


D. guardian ad litem

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A victimimpact statement is:

a. Usually a written document describing the suffering and trauma experienced by the crime victim used before sentencing. b. Usually a written document provided to the victim from the defendant as an apology for the crime. c. Unconstitutional. d. A written statement made to the police when reporting the crime.

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Mandatory releaseis the release of an inmate from prison that is not determined by statute or sentencing guidelines, but by a parole board or other authority

a. True b. False

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In which of the following steps of evaluation research does one identify and operationalize the key components of the program to be analyzed?

a. design of instruments b. research design c. data collection d. utilization

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In his Ponzi scheme, what did Abraham Kennard use to lure his victims?

A. Loans to corporations headed by African Americans B. Investment opportunities for black investment bankers C. Promise of grants to black preachers D. Insurance coverage for members of black churches

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