Asked by Mykayla Belote on Jun 25, 2024

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The criminal justice system

A) does nothing to protect women.
B) does not punish elder abusers.
C) requires some abusers to go to counseling.
D) only incarcerates male abusers.

Criminal Justice System

A series of government agencies and institutions aimed at managing crime, deterring criminals, and upholding legal statutes.

Elder Abusers

Individuals who inflict harm, either physically, emotionally, or financially, on older adults.

  • Understand the legal and societal reactions to family violence, encompassing the effects of legislation and support services on both victims and offenders.
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Parry VermaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The criminal justice system often requires abusers to attend counseling programs, such as anger management or domestic violence classes, as part of their sentence. This applies to both male and female abusers, and can help prevent future incidents of violence. Option A, B and D are false statements.