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APUS57

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Describe the UCR/NIBRS and NCVS programs. Discuss the problems and criticisms of each program. Compare and contrast the two programs.
 
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Question 2

Match the federal legislation to its main provisions
 
  1. Violence Against Women Act
  a. Established statutory rights for victims of federal crimes and gave them legal authority to assert those rights in federal court
  2. Victims of Crime Act
  b. Provides financial support for police, prosecutors, and victims services in cases involving sexual assault or domestic abuse
  3. Victim and Witness Protection Act
  c. Authorized federal funding to help states establish victims assistance and victims compensation programs
  4. Crime Victims Rights Act
  d. Created the federal right of allocution for victims of violent and sex crimes
  5. Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
  e. Requires judges to consider victim-impact statements at federal sentencing hearings



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Answers should include a description of each program, as well as the criticisms of each. Students should emphasize the difference between a reporting program (UCR/NIBRS) and a self-report program (NCVS) and how the type of program affects the information obtained. Some discussion of the dark figure of crime should be included. Answers should also review the similarities and the significant differences between the two programs.

Answer to Question 2

Answers:
1. b
2. c
3. e
4. a
5. d




APUS57

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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