John is 13 and was caught drinking alcohol, which is an example of a status offense.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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Extensive ______ research has linked exposure to violent media to aggressive behaviors and antisocial conditions.

A. sociological B. physiological C. psychosomatic D. psychological

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A 1991 report by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office titled "Gangs, Crime, and Violence in Los Angeles" stated that more than half of Los Angeles's __________ population between the ages of 21 and 24 were involved in some type of gang

activity a. black b. Hispanic c. adult d. oriental

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What did Toro, Dworsky, and Fowler (2007 ) find out about youth homelessness?

A) that youthful offenders are likely to experience homelessness disproportionately B) that youthful offenders experience homelessness equally C) that homeless youth are not likely to have contact with the juvenile justice system for offenses such as panhandling D) that their offenses are generally violent, but not recurring

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The due process model:

a. protects victims from the power of the state. b. denies constitutional rights to the accused. c. provides limitless police discretion. d. protects individuals from the power of the state.

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