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awywial

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The convict subculture is found mostly among __________.
 
  a. African American inmates
  b. older inmates
  c. state-raised youths
  d. violent inmates

Question 2

Which statement is false when attempting to explain this disproportionate minority group involvement in serious crime and contact with the juvenile justice system?
 
  a. African American youth who develop a police record are more likely to be severely punished if they are picked up again and sent back to juvenile court.
  b. Juvenile court judges may see the offenses committed by African American youths as more serious than those committed by white offenders.
  c. White juveniles are less likely to receive lenient sentences and thus get an official record.
  d. Institutional racism impacts the decision-making process found in the juvenile justice system.



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leahm14

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c




awywial

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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