One of the Initial Efforts to Share Research Findings on Effective

question 45

Multiple Choice

One of the initial efforts to share research findings on effective crime control strategies and prevention/intervention programming came with the passage of the ______ of 1973.

• A)Crime Control Act
• B)Anti-Drug Abuse Act
• C)Sentencing Reform Act
• D)Narcotics Control Act

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Definitions:

Hard Deviance

Activities or behaviors that strongly deviate from societal norms and are often perceived as being harmful or criminal by the general public.

Social Norms

Shared rules or guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in social situations and contexts.

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear, often an irrational one, that some evil threatens the well-being of society, usually stirred up by media and politicians.

Publicized School Shootings

School shootings that receive widespread media attention, impacting public perception and policy discussions on gun control and school safety.