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Essay Questions: You may use your text or any material covered in class, including discussion boards, podcasts, or publications. Pull from all of these sources when writing a succinct answer! Remember, you will likely need to write at least 5-8 sentences to answer these questions. Answer every part of the question in order to receive full credit. DO NOT simply write what was stated on the lecture notes. In your own words, describe how each of the following theories explain school violence: (a) school climate theory, and (b) social disorganization theory. Provide an example of each theory as it relates to school violence. 

Which crime measurement database is most appropriate to measure sexually violent crimes?

Deterrence implies that punishment should be:

What is a likely reason for why terrorist attacks increased after 9/11? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is false regarding drug use and crime? Select all that apply.

The three attributes of social disorganization theory are:

Attempting to explain why and how criminal violence occurs aligns best with which perspective of criminal violence?

Most sexual abuses are committed by:

This level of law enforcement is known for deterring crime, helping with trial proceedings, and keeping the peace.

A person kidnaps a 3-year-old child and then rapes and murders the child’s mother. According to the hierarchy rule: