The Crimes That Receive the Most Attention from the Media

question 27

Multiple Choice

The crimes that receive the most attention from the media, from politicians, and from criminal justice policymakers, are:

• A)crimes involving white victims.
• B)crimes involving African American offenders.
• C)street crimes such as murder, robbery, and rape.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act

U.S. legislation passed in 1996 that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

American Health Information Management Association

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization that promotes the accurate, confidential, and secure management of healthcare data.

Controlled Substances Act

A statute establishing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances are regulated.

Medical School

An educational institution that provides training and education for students to become physicians or other health professionals.