It Is Basically Impossible to Calculate the Rate of Reoffense

question 56

Multiple Choice

It is basically impossible to calculate the rate of reoffense for sexual offenders correctly. All of the following reasons for that are valid, EXCEPT:

• A) Recidivism rates based on rearrest do not take into account unreported crimes.
• B) Self-reports of perpetration are likely to underestimate recidivism rates due to the stigma associated with sexual crimes.
• C) Self-reports of victimization are likely to underestimate recidivism rates due to underreporting by victims.
• D) The longer recidivism is tracked, the lower are the reoffense rates.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A distribution of extra shares to shareholders instead of a financial dividend.

Cash Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders in cash.

Credit Balance

A situation in an account where the sum of credits exceeds the sum of debits, indicating the company owes money.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is held or retained and saved for future use, reinvestment, or debt repayment instead of being paid out as dividends to shareholders.