In the Past Several Decades, ________

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the past several decades, ________.

• A) both the crime rate and the number of persons incarcerated in prison have increased
• B) the crime rate has increased, but the number of persons incarcerated in prison has decreased
• C) the crime rate has decreased, but the number of persons incarcerated in prison has increased
• D) both the crime rate and the number of persons incarcerated in prison have decreased
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Abused Elders

Older individuals who have experienced mistreatment or harm, often by caregivers or family members.

Medical Services

Professional healthcare services provided by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Social Services

A range of public services provided by governmental or private organizations aimed at supporting individuals and communities in need, including healthcare, education, housing, and welfare support.

Marital Rape

is non-consensual sex in which the perpetrator is the victim's spouse, now recognized as a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.