What is desistance? (Define the term as it is used in criminology.)

What will be an ideal response?


The reduction in crime as age increases, also known as “aging out” or “maturing out” of crime.

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A grid search method is two parallel searches offset by:

a. 90 degrees. b. 10 degrees. c. 180 degrees. d. a 45 degree angle.

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EF 4 and 5 tornadoes represents 2% of all tornadoes, but account for 93% of all tornado deaths?

a. true b. false

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Juveniles courts today blend which two types of law?

A. criminal and family law B. civil and family law C. criminal and civil law D. child and family law

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Criminology is also related to the study of __________________ behaviors or those actions that depart from social norms, values, beliefs, and customs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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