Question 1

According to the text, the most common motivator of hate crime is ________________ bias.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "racial bias is the most common motivator" of hate crime. While the other biases listed (religious, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin) can also be motivators for hate crime, the text specifically identifies racial bias as the most common.

Question 2

All of the following are suggested response strategies to drive-by shootings identified by the text except:

Accepted Answer

Targeting the individual is not a suggested response strategy in the text. The other options, targeting the activity, reducing weapons availability, and identifying situations in which violence may occur, are all recommended strategies for addressing drive-by shootings.

Question 3

A primary goal of Child Access Prevention laws is:

Accepted Answer

Child Access Prevention laws aim to prevent children from accidentally accessing firearms by requiring parents and guardians to ensure that firearms are securely stored and inaccessible to children.

Question 4

What crime has been documented to be linked to domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What crime has been documented to be...

Question 5

Hate crimes are:

Accepted Answer

Hate crimes are illegal acts committed against a person, property, or society that are motivated by an offender's bias against an individual's or group's race, religion, ethnic/national origin, gender, or sexual orientation. They are considered more serious offenses due to the targeting of the victim's identity or perceived identity. Choices B and C are incorrect as hate crimes are indeed crimes and the First Amendment does not protect actions that cause harm to others.

Question 6

The Child Development-Community Policing initiative advocates the development of -collaborative relationships between law enforcement and ________________ to ensure that youths exposed to violence have access to a wide array of services offered in their communities.

Accepted Answer

The Child Development-Community Policing initiative aims to provide a range of services to support youths exposed to violence in their communities. Mental health communities have resources and expertise to provide essential services for youths dealing with mental health challenges and exposure to violence. Collaborating with law enforcement can ensure that these resources are effectively utilized and accessible to youths in need. The YMCA and local schools can also be important partners in this initiative, but mental health communities are the best choice for this particular emphasis. Major corporations are less likely to be directly involved in providing services to youths exposed to violence.

Question 7

Violence Against Women Act is legislation to prevent:

Accepted Answer

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is legislation aimed at preventing and responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It addresses these issues by providing funding for programs and services such as victim services, legal aid, and law enforcement training. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it refers to stalking and domestic violence.

Question 8

According to the text, hate crimes against the person include:

Accepted Answer

Hate crimes against the person can include a range of violent acts, including vandalism, murder, and assault. Therefore, option D - all of the above - is the best choice.

Question 9

As the text indicates, gun violence is considered a:

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that gun violence can be understood as a three-phase continuum: the first phase is the decision to obtain a gun, the second is the decision to carry it, and the third is the decision to use it.

Question 10

Straw purchasers are purchasers fronting for people linked to:

Accepted Answer

Straw purchasers are individuals who purchase firearms on behalf of someone who is prohibited from owning a firearm, such as a convicted felon or someone with a history of domestic violence. This is often done as part of illegal gun trafficking, where the purchased firearms are sold to criminals or used in other illegal activities.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a risk faced by children in violent homes?

Accepted Answer

Lead poisoning is not a risk faced by children in violent homes, as it is caused by exposure to lead-based products such as paint or contaminated soil. The other options (A, C, and D) are all potential risks for children living in violent homes: neglect due to the abuser's focus on violence, exposure to traumatic events that can lead to emotional and behavioral problems, and being directly abused themselves.

Question 12

The acronym used by the Department of Justice's S*T*O*P Violence against Women Grant Program stands for:

Accepted Answer

The S*T*O*P Violence against Women Grant Program stands for "Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecution" which are the key areas that the program focuses on to reduce and prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Question 13

Initiated in 1994, the Boston Gun Project includes gun trafficking interdiction as one -component in their broad strategy to stop gun violence.Partners in the project include the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); the Boston Police Department (BPD); the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office; and:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Attorney's Office is a crucial partner in the Boston Gun Project as they are responsible for prosecuting federal firearms trafficking cases. This partnership allows for a more comprehensive approach to addressing gun violence by targeting illegal gun trafficking, which is a significant source of firearms for criminal activity.

Question 14

The country's first adult gun court was established in:

Accepted Answer

The country's first adult gun court was established in Providence, Rhode Island in 1994. This court was specifically created to handle cases involving firearms offenses, such as illegal possession or use of firearms. The court aims to provide harsher penalties for gun crimes, while also providing resources for defendants to help them steer away from a life of crime.

Question 15

Only about ________________ percent of sexual assaults are reported to authorities.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, only 10-20% of sexual assaults are reported to authorities.

Question 16

The domestic violence intervention project in Charlotte-Mecklenburg dealt with a/an:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The domestic violence intervention project in Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

Question 17

The Boston City Department of Health and Hospitals initiated Boston's Prevention Project in 1982 to prevent ________________ violence.

Accepted Answer

The Boston Prevention Project was initiated in 1982 to prevent youth violence in the city.

Question 18

The Spouse Assault Replication Program, a study cosponsored by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, analyzed more than 4,000 incidents, from six jurisdictions, in which males had assaulted their female intimate partners.What were the results?

Accepted Answer

The Spouse Assault Replication Program found that arresting batterers was consistently related to reducing subsequent aggression against female intimate partners, although not all comparisons met the statistical significance level. Therefore, choice C accurately represents the results of the study.

Question 19

________________ is the nation's largest firearm safety program.

Accepted Answer

Project ChildSafe is the nation's largest firearm safety program. It is a program designed to promote firearm safety and education to children and adults alike. The program provides free firearm safety kits that include a cable-style gun lock and safety instructions to gun owners. The program is funded by the firearms industry and the federal government.

Question 20

Characteristics common to workplace violence and school violence include all of the -following except:

Accepted Answer

Workplace violence and school violence share commonalities in terms of perpetrator profiles, warnings, and means/pathways to violence. However, mediation strategies are more commonly employed in a school setting, whereas workplace violence prevention strategies may focus more on security measures, training, and communication protocols. Therefore, the characteristic that is not common to both is B) mediation strategies.

Quiz 14: Understanding and Preventing Violence