______ increased the amount of cocaine subject to the five-year minimum sentence from 5 to 28 grams.

a. Sentencing disparity
b. The Fair Sentencing Act
c. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act
d. The U.S. Sentencing Commission Report to Congress


b. The Fair Sentencing Act

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Amity-RJD utilized a three-phase model. The second phase of treatment, in which residents were provided opportunities to earn positions of increased responsibility, occurs after what period of time?

A) 3-4 Months B) 5-6 Months C) 7-8 Months D) 9-10 Months E) After the inmate successfully completes phase one

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The National Crime Victimization Survey includes a detailed report of crime incidents, victims involved, and trends affecting victims

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is not a source of international homicide victimization data?

A. National Crime and Victimization Survey B. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime C. World Health Organization D. all of these

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