This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Criminologists give all of the following as explanations for the recent decline in the crime rate ... (Read 85 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jul 8, 2018
Criminologists give all of the following as explanations for the recent decline in the crime rate EXCEPT for
 
  a) prison expansion.
  b) zero tolerance policies.
  c) better police work.
  d) high-tech crime fighting tools.
  e) increased purchase of guns by citizens for protection.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the mission of The National Crime Victim Survey (NCVS)?
 
  a) The NCVS measures the incidence of crime in the United States based on interviews with people in more than 50,000 households.
  b) The NCVS records offenses known to police compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from reports submitted by local law enforcement agencies.
  c) The NCVS is a victim network system that tracks incarcerated violent criminals.
  d) The NCVS records the number of crime victims that go on to commit crimes themselves.
  e) The NCVS measures the number of crimes that go unreported by victims.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

joewallace

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thank you :)


joewallace

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #3 on: Jul 8, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States Rate of Residential Change, Past Year, in the United States
In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai In 2013, Americans learned that the federal government massively surveys their phone calls and e-mai
Advection of an air mass with a different ELR (environmental lapse rate). Advection of an air mass with a different ELR (environmental lapse rate).
Population growth and growth rate, 1950 - 2100 Population growth and growth rate, 1950 - 2100
Outgroup role in relative rate test Outgroup role in relative rate test
Grade 1 never give up Grade 1 never give up
Video: Double Vacuum Process (Illustration No Audio)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library