Exam 3: Crime and Crime Control

Situational crime prevention suggests that changing the physical environment by better lighting, altering traffic patterns, installing locks and bars, and the like may reduce the chances of crime.

According to criminal law, the definition of crimes contain two components: the actus reus and mens rea, which signify ________ and _______ respectively.

When discussing the levels of crimes, what is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

By using risk assessment tools, correctional officers hope to identify those most at risk of re-offending and provide treatment which targets their specific needs.

Deviance is behavior that violates socially accepted standards of proper conduct.

Mandatory sentencing really means mandatory incarceration.

This theory contends that motivated offenders, suitable targets, and lack of capable guardianship are necessary components for crime to occur.

A misdemeanor is the least serious offense.

Intensive supervision programs are used by officials to classify probationers and parolees under community supervision by risk and need.

The past decade has seen an increase in prison growth, which some refer to as "mass incarceration".

The use of problem oriented policing has proven ineffective and unorganized at best.

By definition, "hot spot" policing is _____________.

Coyne and Eck (2015) suggest that situational choice may be a more accurate term to describe the decision-making process of criminals and to bridge the gap between biosocial explanations for crime such as the life-course theory and situational approaches.

What was the goal of "Operation Cease Fire" in Chicago?

__________ is behavior that violates socially accepted standards of proper conduct or norms.

Under problem oriented policing, the SARA model contains which element(s)?

Strict liability, which presumes mens rea, punishes offenders regardless of:

Generally, these individuals are most likely to attract the attention of the justice system and to receive full-scale justice processing.

Crime seriousness is the least significant predictor of decisions.

Strict liability often applies to white-collar crimes.