Legal Studies

Control theory centers on a view of society in which an elite class uses the law as a means of ...

Control theory centers on a view of society in which an elite class uses the law as a means of ...

Control theory centers on a view of society in which an elite class uses the law as a means of meeting threats to its status.
 
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dillosunion   26   1 Reply

Tskotar

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply ...

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply ...

The magnet phenomenon occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply because it was a convenient number or address to use.
 
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JustGuilty   18   1 Reply

tulusluthers

A benefit of the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit is that it conserves police, ...

A benefit of the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit is that it conserves police, ...

A benefit of the Deferred Prosecution/First Offenders Unit is that it conserves police, prosecutorial, judicial, and correctional resources.
 
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c9day   47   1 Reply

junyan

Youths who were in trouble and arrested at an early age are more likely to lose their jobs and have ...

Youths who were in trouble and arrested at an early age are more likely to lose their jobs and have ...

Youths who were in trouble and arrested at an early age are more likely to lose their jobs and have spotty employment records as adults.
 
  a. True
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Salmams   28   1 Reply

The Truth

In addressing public safety issues such as traffic crashes, hot spot mapping is often used.

In addressing public safety issues such as traffic crashes, hot spot mapping is often used.

In addressing public safety issues such as traffic crashes, hot spot mapping is often used.
 
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amui10   50   1 Reply

Kingdomcastle

Being institutionalized as a juvenile will hit girls particularly hard.

Being institutionalized as a juvenile will hit girls particularly hard.

Being institutionalized as a juvenile will hit girls particularly hard.
 
  a. True
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darcyyyy   39   1 Reply

scott123

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of ...

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of ...

The most prevalent law enforcement response to identified problems is generally increased use of conventional strategies such as enforcement and patrol.
 
  a. True
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ronswanson11   25   1 Reply

bronson

Citizen crime reporting programs (CCRPs) help to organize neighborhoods as mutual aid societies and ...

Citizen crime reporting programs (CCRPs) help to organize neighborhoods as mutual aid societies and ...

Citizen crime reporting programs (CCRPs) help to organize neighborhoods as mutual aid societies and as the eyes and ears of the police.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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Twatson22   42   1 Reply

junyan

In the long run it is less damaging to be falsely accused than to be a secret deviant.

In the long run it is less damaging to be falsely accused than to be a secret deviant.

In the long run it is less damaging to be falsely accused than to be a secret deviant.
 
  a. True
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ade_tpy99   25   1 Reply

loksing1

According to the text, if a police officer is the mediator in a dispute, mediation may only result ...

According to the text, if a police officer is the mediator in a dispute, mediation may only result ...

According to the text, if a police officer is the mediator in a dispute, mediation may only result in a short-term solution.
 
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jdubes   46   1 Reply

coupongurl69

Shame is a powerful tool of formal social control.

Shame is a powerful tool of formal social control.

Shame is a powerful tool of formal social control.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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noahrcline   21   1 Reply

Beula74

Crime mapping changes the focus from the criminal to the location of the crimes.

Crime mapping changes the focus from the criminal to the location of the crimes.

Crime mapping changes the focus from the criminal to the location of the crimes.
 
  a. True
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bummblle   29   1 Reply

mikeyp

Although crime newsletters make readers more aware of crime, they also generally increase citizens' ...

Although crime newsletters make readers more aware of crime, they also generally increase citizens' ...

Although crime newsletters make readers more aware of crime, they also generally increase citizens' fear of crime.
 
  a. True
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lavagirl   53   1 Reply

jtmassey08

The concept of restorative justice has its roots in symbolic interaction theory.

The concept of restorative justice has its roots in symbolic interaction theory.

The concept of restorative justice has its roots in symbolic interaction theory.
 
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valerie2500   45   1 Reply

SamWats0n

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents. It calls for ...

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents. It calls for ...

The first step in problem-oriented policing is to move beyond just handling incidents. It calls for recognizing that incidents are often merely overt symptoms of problems.
 
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   b. False
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JustGuilty   31   1 Reply

warm z

Conflict theorists suggest that the justice system is effective in limiting delinquency.

Conflict theorists suggest that the justice system is effective in limiting delinquency.

Conflict theorists suggest that the justice system is effective in limiting delinquency.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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costfrost   48   1 Reply

Komall

Process evaluation determines if the response was implemented as planned.

Process evaluation determines if the response was implemented as planned.

Process evaluation determines if the response was implemented as planned.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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c9day   34   1 Reply

avantquez

According to the text, community-based corrections gained popularity in the 1990s but are still ...

According to the text, community-based corrections gained popularity in the 1990s but are still ...

According to the text, community-based corrections gained popularity in the 1990s but are still resisted by many neighborhoods.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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litty 123   30   1 Reply

uniquwep

According to social conflict theory, those who hold power in contemporary society set the rules, ...

According to social conflict theory, those who hold power in contemporary society set the rules, ...

According to social conflict theory, those who hold power in contemporary society set the rules, control the law, and decide who is deviant, delinquent, and/or criminal.
 
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jeddsn   59   1 Reply

Beunique334

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.

CompStat is viewed by all law enforcement agencies as effective and ethical.
 
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brunex16013   37   1 Reply

Madiy

To drive home the point that the youthful suspect is an outcast who should be shunned by society, ...

To drive home the point that the youthful suspect is an outcast who should be shunned by society, ...

To drive home the point that the youthful suspect is an outcast who should be shunned by society, the justice system relies on a degradation ceremony.
 
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Kfields37   27   1 Reply

ltauzzy

According to the text, minimizing waste, expense, or unnecessary effort is effectiveness.

According to the text, minimizing waste, expense, or unnecessary effort is effectiveness.

According to the text, minimizing waste, expense, or unnecessary effort is effectiveness.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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noahrcline   46   1 Reply

uniquwep

According to the text, studies showed the 18 model crime reduction programs evaluated by the ...

According to the text, studies showed the 18 model crime reduction programs evaluated by the ...

According to the text, studies showed the 18 model crime reduction programs evaluated by the National Symposium on Community Institutions and the Inner-City Crime Project all had strong leaders.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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viving   43   1 Reply

imtherealslimsh

In some cases, youthful offenders fight back against their negative labels.

In some cases, youthful offenders fight back against their negative labels.

In some cases, youthful offenders fight back against their negative labels.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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markiplier908   29   1 Reply

ninja320

The emphasis in community policing is efficiency.

The emphasis in community policing is efficiency.

The emphasis in community policing is efficiency.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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aschaffer   41   1 Reply

bobsegat123

While some judges feel sympathetic toward White defendants, they never help them avoid delinquent ...

While some judges feel sympathetic toward White defendants, they never help them avoid delinquent ...

While some judges feel sympathetic toward White defendants, they never help them avoid delinquent labels.
 
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Twatson22   27   1 Reply

scott123

Events, as defined by the text, must be discrete, describable incidents.

Events, as defined by the text, must be discrete, describable incidents.

Events, as defined by the text, must be discrete, describable incidents.
 
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GIVEMEAWNSERFUC   213   1 Reply

Alonzoperez1118

The Boston Foot Patrol Project found that increasing or decreasing foot patrol staffing had no ...

The Boston Foot Patrol Project found that increasing or decreasing foot patrol staffing had no ...

The Boston Foot Patrol Project found that increasing or decreasing foot patrol staffing had no impact on violent crimes.
 
  a. True
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noahrcline   78   1 Reply

FATTAH KAYU

People often interpret symbolic gestures from others, but rarely incorporate them in their ...

People often interpret symbolic gestures from others, but rarely incorporate them in their ...

People often interpret symbolic gestures from others, but rarely incorporate them in their self-image.
 
  a. True
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Naf87   41   1 Reply

Komall

Technology has become an indispensable tool for law enforcement.

Technology has become an indispensable tool for law enforcement.

Technology has become an indispensable tool for law enforcement.
 
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   b. False
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Twatson22   43   1 Reply

junyan

Secondary deviance produces a deviance amplification effect.

Secondary deviance produces a deviance amplification effect.

Secondary deviance produces a deviance amplification effect.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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Trejo92   83   1 Reply

lil ricky

The text states that during problem solving and decision making, it is important to deal with ...

The text states that during problem solving and decision making, it is important to deal with ...

The text states that during problem solving and decision making, it is important to deal with symptoms rather than causes.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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littlescientist   56   1 Reply

grim020

General publicity campaigns directed at victims have had a limited effect.

General publicity campaigns directed at victims have had a limited effect.

General publicity campaigns directed at victims have had a limited effect.
 
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Trejo92   66   1 Reply

elementalsulfur

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the ...

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the ...

As defined in the text, qualitative data examines the amount of change as the result of the response.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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littlescientist   35   1 Reply

traviswa

Social reaction theory is also commonly called critical theory.

Social reaction theory is also commonly called critical theory.

Social reaction theory is also commonly called critical theory.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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cnv02   50   1 Reply

chemistry9999

Crime-specific planning uses the principles of problem solving to focus on identified crime ...

Crime-specific planning uses the principles of problem solving to focus on identified crime ...

Crime-specific planning uses the principles of problem solving to focus on identified crime problems.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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aschaffer   82   1 Reply

HomieG

Since ancient times, lighting has been one means to deter and detect crime.

Since ancient times, lighting has been one means to deter and detect crime.

Since ancient times, lighting has been one means to deter and detect crime.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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NicoNaples75   38   1 Reply

Yeheye

Efficiency is doing the right things to produce a desired result.

Efficiency is doing the right things to produce a desired result.

Efficiency is doing the right things to produce a desired result.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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timmmmy   38   1 Reply

Ranggadimsz

Resistance to change in a community is common.

Resistance to change in a community is common.

Resistance to change in a community is common.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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valerie2500   47   1 Reply

loksing1

The text suggests the police department must increase police officers' freedom to make or ...

The text suggests the police department must increase police officers' freedom to make or ...

The text suggests the police department must increase police officers' freedom to make or participate in important decisions.
 
  a. True
   b. False
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noahrcline   75   1 Reply

kzeeb