The Traditional Approach to Policing Has to Do with Believing

question 18

Multiple Choice

The traditional approach to policing has to do with believing that if you put away enough criminals, then the supply of motivated offenders will be reduced and crime will go down; however, research suggests that ______________.

• A) This approach works well
• B) This approach does not work
• C) This approach actually increases crime
• D) This approach only works in some states

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Definitions:

Legal Action

The process of seeking justice or enforcing rights through judicial system.

Affirmative Consent Standard

A guideline requiring explicit, informed, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity, emphasizing the need for consent to be ongoing throughout a sexual encounter.

Sexual Contact

Any form of touching or activity between individuals that is sexual in nature, which can range from kissing to sexual intercourse.

Intoxicated

A state of being influenced by substances such as alcohol or drugs, impairing one's cognitive abilities and motor functions.