Peers have a profound impact on individual perceptions of the pros and cons of offending. When one sees one’s friends getting away with crimes, the risk of punishment ______.

a. is increased
b. is decreased
c. remains stagnant


b. is decreased

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As compared to Caucasians, Hispanics are _____ times more likely than whites to be incarcerated and African Americans are ____ times more likely to be incarcerated

a. 5; 10 b. 10; 20 c. 3; 6 d. 2; 8 e. None of the above

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Who is the most visible arm of the government at the community level?

a. police b. the judiciary c. the correction system d. the city commission

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Many states recognize a clergy–____________ privilege

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The first temporary shelter for battered women run by a police department was opened in Virginia

a. true b. false Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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