Discuss the problem of date rape and why it is such a difficult crime to investigate

What will be an ideal response?


• Despite public belief that rapists and victims are typically strangers, many victims and offenders were acquainted at the time of the rape. Date rape is becoming more frequent on college campuses, with up to 20 percent of college women being victims. In the case of prior acquaintance, lack of consent or forcible submission may be more difficult to establish.

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Prior bad acts that are evidence of a common plan or design are used to prove:

A. that the defendant had a particular intent with respect to the charged crime. B. that the defendant engaged in the conduct for which he or she is charged. C. that the defendant had a particular motive to commit the crime for which he or she is charged. D. the mental element of the crime.

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Which of the following is not a reason for police corruption as listed in your text?

a. individual officer explanations c. social structure explanations b. the police subculture d. all are reasons for corruption

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Most workplace victimizations were interracial with the assailants being of a different race

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_______________ are rewards for a desired behavior.

a. Positive reinforcers b. Negative reinforcers c. Positive punishment d. Negative punishment

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