Young people who are extremely vulnerable to the negative consequences of school failure, substance abuse, and early sexuality are referred to as _________

a. Juvenile delinquents
b. Working poor
c. At-risk youth
d. Latch-key youth


c

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The method of the police getting the community involved in community-oriented policing where they provide some of the extensive training to citizens that the police must receive is:

a. ride-along programs b. door-to-door campaigns c. media programs d. citizen police academy

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Minimum standards for the protection of crime victims have been established by many state legislatures to be offered in police academy training that must be followed by police officers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When determining whether to file charges, why is it important to distinguish between a defendant who does not know there is a law applying to his or her activity versus a defendant who knows there is a relevant law, but is not sure whether it applies in the exact circumstances in question?

a. One applies to mistake of law and the other applies to ignorance of law. b. One applies to ignoring the law and the other applies to mistake of law. c. One applies to criminal law and the other applies to civil law. d. None of the above.

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For specific deterrence to work, the public must be constantly reminded about punishment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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