Identify the three variables most strongly and consistently associated with rates of crime and delinquency in urban settings according to social disorganization theory.

What will be an ideal response?


residential instability, ethnic diversity, and family disruption

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A criminal's modus operandi involves the details of:

a. a criminal's multiple ordinance violations. b. how, when, and where a criminal usually operates. c. a multiple regression analysis to determine the suspect's operating methods. d. a criminal's motive and opportunity.

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Counsel is not ineffective when the client and family in a death sentencing trial tell counsel nothing to help the client and the attorney does not examine documents on file in the court that pointed to mitigating circumstances

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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In the systems approach the accomplishment of broader range societal goals such as better justice or safety is called:

a. inputs b. activities c. results d. outcomes

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Not all drug offenders are drug addicts, or even drug users

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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