In regard to the study of juvenile delinquency, identify two significant contributions that Lombroso’s theory made

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The answer should include the following points:


  • theory of physical anomalies, genealogical studies, and related theories of human somatotypes—relation of crime and delinquency to biological factors

  • theory of the atavistic criminal

  • born criminal—primitive characteristics of men and women in earlier evolutionary periods

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Approximately what percent of all violent crime in the United States occurs in the workplace?

a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% d. 30%

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What is an early form of police patrol in English cities and towns?

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Explain why, in your opinion, so much media, including film and television, is devoted to the depiction of serial killers.

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

1. Educated middle and upper class individuals typically avoid becoming the victims of investment scams. 2. By definition, investment-related frauds victimize individuals, but not businesses or other organizations. 3. Frauds and swindles have in some cases been carried out by men who had been regarded as highly successful businessmen. 4. Frauds related to home ownership, mortgages, and apartment rentals are common. 5. Legitimate real-estate brokers never involve themselves in land sale frauds, because of the risk of losing their license.

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