Clay lives in a rural town where there are limited avenues for legitimate work. Clay begins to sell drugs to make money but developed a drug dependency. Clay begins to commit acts of burglary around town to sustain his drug habit, but he rarely uses violence during the commission of the crime. Which form of violence likely describes Clay’s behavior?

Which of the following factors are considered school climate factors? Select all that apply.

Which theory implies that there must be a suitable target for crime, the absence of a capable guardian, and a likely offender present?

Which factors offer stronger explanations for serious student misbehavior?

Deterrence implies that punishment should be:

Which of the following are consequences of inappropriately defining gangs and gang violence? Select all that apply.

Whom do community-based approaches to crime punishment and prevention target? Select all that apply.

Most sexual abuses are committed by:

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 perspective focuses on the front end of the criminal justice system?