All of the following statements pertaining to abuse are true EXCEPT for _____.
A. Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse has long been documented as significant risk factors for female offenders
B. The impact of abuse is intensified when it occurs within the community
C. Acts such as running away from home reflect an attempt to escape from a violent or abusive home environment
D. In their attempt to escape from an abusive situation, girls often fall into criminal behaviors as a mechanism of survival
B. The impact of abuse is intensified when it occurs within the community
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a. adjudication. b. finding. c. disposition. d. petition.
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from anxiety and tension. a. True b. False
The hierarchical structure of organized crime operations often mirrors that of legitimate businesses.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
If a 17-year-old girl consents to have sex with her 18-year-old boyfriend and the state where the act occurs states that a 17-year-old is considered a juvenile, then the act is considered what?
a. Sex between consenting partners b. Not a crime because the girl consented c. Sexual assault of a minor or statutory rape d. None of the above