Describe the three components of the crime triangle.

What will be an ideal response?


Crime occurs when individuals have the desire to commit a crime, the opportunity to commit the crime, and the skills to commit the crime.

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Research indicates that the type of violence occurring regularly in U.S. schools is ______.

a. stalking b. school shootings c. sexual assault d. bullying

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Courts attempt to solve disputes which occur as the result of inequality. As such, courts attempt to solve a ______ problem by _______ individuals

a. community; community policing b. social; punishing c. racial; incarcerating d. monetary; fining

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A _______ should be kept of all photographs taken at a crime scene

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Broken windows theory suggests that to decrease crime, law enforcement agencies should crack down on

a. property crime. b. domestic violence. c. violent crime. d. quality of life crimes.

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