Question 1

The allegation that police officers failed to act to protect an individual to whom they owed a special duty, such as a witness for the prosecution, is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   malfeasance
B)   nonfeasance
C)   torts
D)   damagesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

As an intentional tort, false imprisonment is holding a person against their will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the NCVS, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more people are insured against medical expenses than property losses
B)   medical and dental costs are more devastating than theft or vandalism
C)   larger losses are more likely to be reimbursed than small claims
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Advocates of restitution claim it is beneficial on a number of fronts. Outline and discuss restitution as a means of rehabilitating offenders, as a means of reconciling offenders to their victims, and as a means of punishing offenders.

Accepted Answer

The United States does not utilize resti...

Question 5

As an intentional tort, attachment refers to knowingly stealing or destroying someone's possessions of property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Currently, courts in every state have the authority to order restitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Just as most criminals escape punishment, most also evade restitution, a phenomenon that is sometimes referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   allocution
B)   diversion
C)   funneling
D)   all of theseE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Reformers promote restitution as a means of rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As an intentional tort, _____ refers to knowingly stealing or destroying someone's possessions of property.

Accepted Answer

A)   assault
B)   conversion of chattel
C)   battery
D)   trespassE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Although many cases may appear to be appropriate for restitution, case attrition, or funneling often occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______ enable(s)  survivors to collect compensation for the loss of a loved one when the loss has occurred without justification or legitimate excuse.

Accepted Answer

A)   Wrongful death suits
B)   Assault suits
C)   Battery suits
D)   Conversion of chattelE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Money extracted to penalize wrongdoers and deter others from similar acts is most accurately termed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   punitive damages
B)   compensatory damages
C)   pecuniary damages
D)   fiscal reliefE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

_____ is a type of restitution designed to make amends to society as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A)   Parole
B)   Probation
C)   Reparations
D)   Community serviceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Spontaneous acts of revenge were common responses by injured parties and their kin before the idea of restitution was developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A growing number of victims have discovered they can pursue their alleged wrongdoers and their own best interests via a lawsuit in civil court. Describe and explain at least three of the torts a crime victim can bring to court.

Accepted Answer

Wrongful death suits allow the families ...

Question 16

_______ are alternatives to prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A)   Allocutions
B)   Diversions
C)   Funnelings
D)   AttritionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Civil actions commence when the plaintiff files a complaint (referred to as a "pleading.").

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Process evaluations of compensation programs focus on internal operations and monitor the variables that characterize the trends and patterns of the programs' efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Wrongful death suits enable survivors to collect compensation when the loss of a loved one occurs without justification or legitimate excuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ restitution may be appropriate when the immediate casualties can't be identified.

Accepted Answer

A)   Idealistic
B)   Creative
C)   Symbolic
D)   SecondaryE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Repaying Victims

Money extracted to penalize wrongdoers and deter others from similar acts is most accurately termed _____.

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A growing number of victims have discovered they can pursue their alleged wrongdoers and their own best interests via a lawsuit in civil court. Describe and explain at least three of the torts a crime victim can bring to court.

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Just as most criminals escape punishment, most also evade restitution, a phenomenon that is sometimes referred to as _____.

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_____ is a type of restitution designed to make amends to society as a whole.

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Wrongful death suits enable survivors to collect compensation when the loss of a loved one occurs without justification or legitimate excuse.

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The allegation that police officers failed to act to protect an individual to whom they owed a special duty, such as a witness for the prosecution, is termed _____.

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Civil actions commence when the plaintiff files a complaint (referred to as a "pleading.").

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Reformers promote restitution as a means of rehabilitation.

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According to the NCVS, _____.

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_______ are alternatives to prosecution.

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Although many cases may appear to be appropriate for restitution, case attrition, or funneling often occurs.

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Advocates of restitution claim it is beneficial on a number of fronts. Outline and discuss restitution as a means of rehabilitating offenders, as a means of reconciling offenders to their victims, and as a means of punishing offenders.

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_______ enable(s) survivors to collect compensation for the loss of a loved one when the loss has occurred without justification or legitimate excuse.

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Currently, courts in every state have the authority to order restitution.

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As an intentional tort, attachment refers to knowingly stealing or destroying someone's possessions of property.

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As an intentional tort, false imprisonment is holding a person against their will.

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_____ restitution may be appropriate when the immediate casualties can't be identified.

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Spontaneous acts of revenge were common responses by injured parties and their kin before the idea of restitution was developed.

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Process evaluations of compensation programs focus on internal operations and monitor the variables that characterize the trends and patterns of the programs' efforts.

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As an intentional tort, _____ refers to knowingly stealing or destroying someone's possessions of property.

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