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According to the American Medical Association, what represents the most rapidly growing violent crime in America?

Choose one answer.

	a. robbery
	b. sexual assault
	c. battery
	d. homicide

Question 2

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Which of the following is not considered a popular "rape" drug?

Choose one answer.

	a. Depakote
	b. Ketamine
	c. GHB
	d. Rohypnol

Question 3

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According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an act of battering occurs every:

Choose one answer.

	a. 5 minutes
	b. 3 minutes
	c. 15 seconds
	d. 1 second

Question 4

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What state was first to enact anti-stalking legislation?

Choose one answer.

	a. New York
	b. Texas
	c. California
	d. Rhode Island

Question 5

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The difference between the a robbery and a burglary is determined by:

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	a. the amount of money taken
	b. whether money or property was taken
	c. whether a person was confronted during the act
	d. none of the above

Question 6

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According to the lesson material, which of the following is not considered a suicide behavioral distress signal?

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	a. Changes in eating habits, including over-eating, anorexia, and bulimia.
	b. Hopelessness and lack of interest in appearance, hobbies, dating, school and work.
	c. Chronic migraines.
	d. Impulsive or aggressive tendencies.

Question 7

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Parents or caregivers who encourage or permit their children to use drugs or alcohol are engaging in what type of neglectful behavior?

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	a. Emotional neglect
	b. Physical neglect
	c. Neglectful supervision
	d. Educational neglect

Question 8

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From a clinical perspective, the most important factor in understanding sexual abuse is:

Choose one answer.

	a. Determining the relationship between the perpetrator and the child.
	b. Determining the existence of a power differential between the perpetrator and the child.
	c. Whether or not the encounter had a traumatic impact on the child.
	d. Whether or not the sexual act occurred in a group sex situation.

Question 9

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What is the difference between battery and assault?

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	a. Battery is the application of physical force or violence against another person; assault is the intent and attempt to apply physical force or violence.
	b. Battery is the intent and attempt to apply physical force or violence; assault is the application of physical force of violence against another.
	c. Assault is the taking by means of violence or intimidation property that is in possession of another; battery is the nighttime breaking into and entering of a dwelling of another to commit a felony.
	d. Battery is the act of taking property without the use of force or threat of personal injury; assault is the intent and attempt to apply physical force or violence.

Question 10

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Children under the age of nine often view death as:

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	a. something that is final
	b. a force that "takes" someone away
	c. something that is not final
	d. both b and c above.

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Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

Choose one answer.

	a. People who talk about killing themselves rarely commit suicide.
	b. Suicidal people rarely seek medical attention.
	c. Suicidal people are often ambivalent about death.
	d. When a depression lifts, there is no longer any danger of suicide.

Question 12

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The Cycle of Violence in domestic abuse relationships has three stages. In which stage does the batterer's rage spiral out of control?

Choose one answer.

	a. honeymoon stage
	b. acute-battering stage
	c. tension-mounting stage
	d. hearts and flowers stage

Question 13

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Which of the following statements about rape is false?

Choose one answer.

	a. There is a high rate of false reporting.
	b. The primary motives for acts of rape are aggression, dominance, and anger.
	c. There is no "typical" rape victim.
	d. The majority of rape victims are women.

Question 14

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What are the three stages in the Rape Trauma Syndrome?

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	a. acute stage, trauma stage, restitution stage
	b. depressive stage, adaptation stage, acceptance stage
	c. anger stage, adjustment stage, acceptance stage
	d. acute stage, adjustment stage, resolution stage

Question 15

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Which of the following statements about domestic violence is true?

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	a. Assertive women are beaten more often than submissive women.
	b. Drinking is the cause of domestic violence.
	c. If a criminal history is not found on a perpetrator, than it can be assumed that they have never abused a loved one before.
	d. Most batterers and their victims love each other.

Question 16

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In what year was the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act enacted?

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	a. 1950
	b. 2000
	c. 1974
	d. 1985

Question 17

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According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S., a person dies by suicide every:

Choose one answer.

	a. five minutes
	b. eighteen minutes
	c. 1 hour
	d. 10 hours

Question 18

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Which of the following is in the correct order (from least violent to most violent) according to the continuum of physical violence as discussed in the domestic violence section?

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	a. use of knives/guns, hitting/kicking, slapping/biting, irreparable injury
	b. pinching/squeezing, throwing victim, shoving/shaking, slapping/biting
	c. pinching/squeezing, hitting/kicking, lacerations/broken bones, use of knives/guns
	d. throwing victim, homicide, use of knives/guns, slapping/pinching

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Rapists can be readily identified by their physical appearance, actions, or words.

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True False

Question 20

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In early American common law, attempted suicide was considered a crime and was usually punished as a misdemeanor.

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True False

Question 21

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Women are more vulnerable to stranger rape than they are to acquaintance rape.

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True False

Question 22

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Battering only occurs in heterosexual relationships.

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True False

Question 23

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Boys who have witnessed the abuse of their mothers are more likely to abuse their female partners as adults.

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True False

Question 24

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Victims usually need a lawyer to obtain a restraining order.

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True False

Question 25

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Elderly white men have the lowest suicide rate in our country.

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True False

Question 26

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In a grieving situation, it is more important to talk to and give answers to a child than it is to listen to what the child is saying.

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True False

Question 27

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Twice as many females as males attempt suicide.

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True False

Question 28

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Statistics show that robbery is more often perpetrated by non-strangers than strangers.

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True False

Question 29

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Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought.

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True False

Question 30

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Racial bias is the motivator for more than half of hate crimes reported in 1999.

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True False

Vocabulary - Using the vocabulary words on the drop down list, pick the word which best corresponds to the definition. Each answer should be used only once. (2 points each, 20 points total)

Non-intentional vehicular homicide or negligent homicide.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
The killing of one person by another. Based on the mens rea of the act, it is classified as either "murder" or "manslaughter".	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
First degree murder that includes certain aggravating factors, such as previous convictions, special cruelty, and vulnerability of the victim.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
The state of mind to be criminally liable; a purposeful, knowing, reckless, and/or negligent state of mind.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
Unlawful killing without malice aforethought.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
Unintentional killing during the commission of a misdemeanor, also includes reckless or grossly negligent conduct that causes death.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
Killings committed based on adequate provocation; killings committed in the heat of passion; and killings where self-defense cannot be used as a complete justification.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
An intent to kill or injure, or the deliberate commission of a dangerous or deadly act in disregard of the lives or safety of others.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
Killings that are purposeful, deliberate, and premeditated. May also include cruel or heinous killings and unintentional killings committed during the commission of a vicious felony, such as burglary, arson, or rape.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide
Intended but not premeditated killings perpetrated with "depraved heart" or wanton recklessness.	a)involuntary manslaughter b)First degree murder c)voluntary manslaughter d)Manslaughter e)Malice aforethought d)Mens rea f)Reckless homicide g)Capital murder h)Homicide

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List five reasons a woman may choose to stay with an abusive partner:

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Question 33

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List five guidelines victim advocates should know in order to perform a successful death notification.

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Question 34

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Briefly define "Megan's Law." Be sure to explain the background behind the creation of the law.

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Question 35

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Name three common characteristics of a victim of domestic violence and three common characteristics of a perpetrator of domestic violence.

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Question 36

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Why are the statistics regarding child abuse fatalities potentially misleading?

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What is involved in a "sexual assault examination"? Why is it often an uncomfortable or even unbearable experience for the victim?

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Question 38

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List some common reactions to the murder of a loved one displayed by parent survivors. Additionally, list common reactions displayed by spouse survivors and sibling survivors.

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Question 39

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Victim advocates often suggest that women in abusive relationships develop a "safety plan." Explain the elements of a safety plan.

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Question 40

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List at least two possible bias indicators that can be used to determine whether or not a crime is a hate crime.

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Question 41

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Why are victim advocates necessary?

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