According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Best Describes

question 71

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, which of the following best describes crimes such as prostitution and illegal drug use?

• A) They are caseload crimes.
• B) They are major parts of the crime index.
• C) They are victimless crimes.
• D) They are frequently included in the major crime indexes.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

An ethical (not legal) obligation to protect the client's right to privacy. There are some instances in which confidentiality should be broken, such as when clients are in danger of harming themselves or someone else.

Legal Right

Established principle or regulation recognized and enforced by law that grants or restricts actions and grants entitlements to individuals.

Federal Law

A body of rules and regulations enacted by the federal government of a country to govern the behavior of its citizens and organizations at the national level.

Privileged Communication Laws

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