Exam 15: Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

The Boston Marathon Bombing is an example of international terrorism.

What is the most serious form of computer crime?

We now live in a __________ world that encourages us to look beyond our borders in order to understand human behavior

The Islamic State in Iraq is an example of a(n) __________ terrorist group.

Empirical research can single-handedly change criminal justice policies.

The war on drugs has reduced the number of crimes related to drugs in the U.S.

Chen makes referrals to dealers in exchange for cash. Which type of drug employee is Chen?

Research suggests that heavier drug users are more likely than non-users to be involved in __________ offenses.

In cases of cyber fraud, the computer is a __________ used in the commission of the crime.

Terrorists who threaten harm in an effort to create terror are engaging in

The U.S. Patriot Act permitted the use of wiretaps without court orders for terrorism suspects.

Briefly describe one prediction that the authors make about the future of criminal justice.

Evidence-based policy refers to one that is supported by __________ research.

Identify and briefly describe one type of severe human trafficking.

The Islamic State is a left-wing terrorist group that carries out executions, extortion, and crucifixions.

Which of the following is an outcome of Colorado's legalization of the recreational use of marijuana?

How long have criminal justice researchers and criminologists been instrumental in evidence-based policy?

Which country has one of the lowest victimization rates in the world?

Voyeurism is an example of a type of sexual abuse perpetrated against older adults.

The goal of terrorists is to create __________ terror in a broader group of individuals.