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What is a common characteristic of a typical offender profile according to the text?
What is a common characteristic of a typical offender profile according to the text?
In Canadians' ranking of issues of concern, where does crime and violence rank?
In Canadians' ranking of issues of concern, where does crime and violence rank?
What is one of the measures implemented by conservative governments as part of their tough on crime agenda?
What is one of the measures implemented by conservative governments as part of their tough on crime agenda?
What is the priority outlined in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA)?
What is the priority outlined in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA)?
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According to studies mentioned in the text, what is the level of influence academic contributions have on government information?
According to studies mentioned in the text, what is the level of influence academic contributions have on government information?
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How effective do Canadians perceive crime prevention to be in recent years?
How effective do Canadians perceive crime prevention to be in recent years?
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What type of charges have seen a general decline since 1991 in Canada?
What type of charges have seen a general decline since 1991 in Canada?
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Which factors should be identified first when tailoring interventions for offenders?
Which factors should be identified first when tailoring interventions for offenders?
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What is the most effective approach to use when conducting a research analysis on determinants of crime?
What is the most effective approach to use when conducting a research analysis on determinants of crime?
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Which area incurs the highest cost related to crime in Canada?
Which area incurs the highest cost related to crime in Canada?
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Where does crime tend to increase the most across the provinces of Canada?
Where does crime tend to increase the most across the provinces of Canada?
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How does Canada's rate of incarceration compare to other countries?
How does Canada's rate of incarceration compare to other countries?
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Which factor is NOT listed in the text as contributing to criminal behavior?
Which factor is NOT listed in the text as contributing to criminal behavior?
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What does the text suggest is a limitation of media's portrayal of crime?
What does the text suggest is a limitation of media's portrayal of crime?
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Where can a better understanding of crime be obtained according to the text?
Where can a better understanding of crime be obtained according to the text?
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What is a common misconception about public perceptions of criminal justice agencies based on the text?
What is a common misconception about public perceptions of criminal justice agencies based on the text?
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In what areas are some members of the public less confident regarding criminal justice agencies?
In what areas are some members of the public less confident regarding criminal justice agencies?
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'Sensitivity to both legal and cultural issues' must be reflected in which context according to the text?
'Sensitivity to both legal and cultural issues' must be reflected in which context according to the text?
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Why should crime be considered a major public policy concern in Canada?
Why should crime be considered a major public policy concern in Canada?
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What is the impact of crime on Canadians according to the text?
What is the impact of crime on Canadians according to the text?
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How are victims' concerns addressed in the criminal justice system?
How are victims' concerns addressed in the criminal justice system?
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Why is there a need for better communication of empirical findings to the Canadian public regarding corrections and parole?
Why is there a need for better communication of empirical findings to the Canadian public regarding corrections and parole?
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How does the incarceration rate in Canada compare to that of the United States?
How does the incarceration rate in Canada compare to that of the United States?
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Why is Canada still considered to be in fairly good shape despite its incarceration rate when compared to Western Europe?
Why is Canada still considered to be in fairly good shape despite its incarceration rate when compared to Western Europe?
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What is the term used in the UK for the application of psychology to the legal system?
What is the term used in the UK for the application of psychology to the legal system?
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According to the Personal, Interpersonal, and Community-Reinforcement Model (PIC-R), what influences the decision to engage in criminal behavior?
According to the Personal, Interpersonal, and Community-Reinforcement Model (PIC-R), what influences the decision to engage in criminal behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 'Big Four' factors associated with criminal conduct?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 'Big Four' factors associated with criminal conduct?
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What do the weights assigned to crimes in the Police Reported Crime Severity Index (PRCSI) depend on?
What do the weights assigned to crimes in the Police Reported Crime Severity Index (PRCSI) depend on?
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In which age group are females more likely than men to be victims of violent crime?
In which age group are females more likely than men to be victims of violent crime?
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What is one of the factors NOT typically considered criminogenic (empirically related to criminal conduct)?
What is one of the factors NOT typically considered criminogenic (empirically related to criminal conduct)?
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Which aspect of the Criminal Justice System do people have the least confidence in according to public perception?
Which aspect of the Criminal Justice System do people have the least confidence in according to public perception?
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What type of offenders are typically less than 5% likely to end up with a federal sentence according to the text?
What type of offenders are typically less than 5% likely to end up with a federal sentence according to the text?
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'Proximal' determinants of crime are best described as:
'Proximal' determinants of crime are best described as:
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