In the American Criminal Justice System, the First Point of Contact

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the American criminal justice system, the first point of contact is generally ______.

• A)judges
• B)police officers
• C)prosecutors
• D)bondsmen

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Definitions:

Overt Defenses

Direct and observable techniques used by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety, threat, or other unwanted feelings.

Burnout Victims

Individuals who suffer from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, leading to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion.

Workaholics

Individuals who compulsively work long and hard hours, often at the expense of personal relationships and health.

Denial Phase

A stage of the coping or grief process where individuals refuse to accept the reality of a situation, often as a mechanism to protect themselves from its emotional impacts.