What do many American citizens view as a shortcoming of the criminal justice system?
A. Punishments for offenders are too relaxed.
B. Crimes are acts against the state.
C. Legislation does not emphasize victim protection.
D. Sentences rarely include incarceration.
B. Crimes are acts against the state.
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a. True b. False
The international borders with Mexico and ________ stretch around 7,000 miles
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Social skills training allows participants to:
a. adapt their skills to more diverse crimes; b. develop expertise in hiding their behaviour; c. think of better ways of dealing with problems d. learn a trade.
According to the text, which of the following is not a childhood risk factor for persistent delinquency?
a. parental psychopathology c. small family size b. low intelligence d. neighborhood disadvantage