Violence in the Workplace
Hate Crimes
Domestic Violence
Serial Killing in the USA
The Jodi Arias Trial
100
Nearly ___________ workers are murdered, and 1.5 million are assaulted in the workplace each year.
1000
100
A student, who has clearly never taken Prof. Fay's class, is on College Parkway passing out fliers in support of a new chapter of a popular white supremacist group known to perpetrate violence against non-whites. Can this person be charged with a hate crime?
NOPE: A person’s thoughts are protected under the First Amendment. This means a person can write a hate pamphlet or letter blasting another group and do so legally. Another person ay flaunt a racist tattoo. And anyone in public can express contempt for another group and be protected by the US Constitution.
100
Relationship violence occurs in 1 out of ____ relationships
3 or 4
100
The killing of several people at one location is known as _________ murder whereas repetitive homicides that are nearly always one-on-one murders, where the perpetrator is usually a stranger or has a slight acquaintance to the victim is known as ________killing.
Mass Murder, Serial Killing
100
Travis Alexander died from many things, including a gun shot. He is one of how many gun related deaths in the US in 2008? (a) 17,950 (b) 31,593 (c) 3,200
(b) 31,593
200
What are three potential ways to respond to an active shooter situation?
Evacuate, Hide Out, Take Action only as last resort!
200
These two elements must be present to charge someone with a hate crimes:
(1) a crime was committed (2) it was motivated by hate
200
Contrary to popular belief, relationship violence is not caused by _______ or _________________.
++++stress ++++mental illness ++++alcohol or drugs
200
What type of serial killers do not plan their crimes in advance, often commit the crimes spontaneously, are often unemployed and without transportation and are more often of low intelligence or psychotic?
Disorganized Serial Killers
200
Climbing through the victim's doggy door, sleeping under his Christmas tree, slashing tires, hacking Facebook accounts are all examples of what type of behavior?
Stalking
300
When hiding with a shooter nearby, you should NOT do which of the following? (1) Unlock the door. (2) Hide behind large item (e.g., cabinet, desk). (3) Silence cell phone/pager. (4) Remain quiet.
You should not unlock the door!
300
An adult male was approached by four teenagers who requested money for the bus. When he refused, one of the youths said to the others, “Let’s teach this (bad word for a gay person) a lesson.” The victim was punched in the face, knocked to the ground, kicked several times and robbed of his wristwatch, ring, and wallet. When he reported the crime, the victim advised he did not know the offenders and he was not gay. Legally, is it a hate Crime?
True: Even if the offender was mistaken in his/her belief that the victim was a member of a particular group, the offense is still a hate crime as long as the offender was motivated by bias against that group.
300
Women killed by a spouse, intimate acquaintance, or close relative were how many times more likely to live in homes with 1 or more guns?
Seven Times More Likely
300
Give two of the top difficulties facing investigators when dealing with serial killers.
+++Serial murderers are often very mobile, traveling from one locale to another to find victims, extensive interstate travel +++Lack of any prior association with the victims +++Use of remote burial sites
300
Jodi was seen popping pills in the middle of the courtroom during the trial. Like many Americans, she is known to have headaches and anxiety. A deadly combination, what two types of drugs is she likely to be swallowing?
++++Anti-anxiety drugs ex. Xanax ++++Pain Killers/Opiates
400
Once you are safe and able to call in an active shooter situation to the police, name three things you should tell them about the situation.
+++Location of shooter. +++Number of shooters. +++Physical description of shooters. +++Number and types of weapons. +++Number of potential victims.
400
Name 4 categories of bias hate crimes laws protect against in Maryland.
++++Race ++++Color ++++Religious belief ++++Sexual orientation or Gender ++++Disability ++++National origin (ethnicity) ++++Homeless
400
The Cycle of Violence consists of what three phases?
Honeymoon, Tension Building, Abusive Incident (Battering Phase)
400
Serial Killers almost always exhibit these three signs, known as the McDonald Triad
Bedwetting, starting fires and animal cruelty
400
Jodi never said no to any sexual activity with her ex, Travis Alexander. Claiming she did not want to participate in the many, varied sexual activities she engaged in with her ex, but instead felt pressured verbally, socially and emotionally. This is know as _____________.
Coercion
500
Name three of the things you should do when the police arrive on the scene.
+++Remain calm. +++Put down any items. +++Raise hands and spread fingers. +++Avoid quick movements. +++Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling. +++Proceed in direction from which officers are entering
500
Name one of Professor Fay's top 3 favorite bands. Radiohead does not count.
Modest Mouse,Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers
500
Give three components of the Power and Control Wheel
++++Using Coercion and Threats ++++Using Intimidation ++++Using Emotional Abuse ++++Using Isolation ++++Minimizing, Denying, Blaming ++++Using Children ++++Using Male Privilege ++++Using Economic Abuse
500
Two murderers both burn their victims by dousing them with gasoline. The first murderer does so as an anger-retaliatory act. The second murderer douses the victim with gasoline to cover up the crime. Which one is an example of a modus operandi and which is an example of a signature?
++++First-Signature:the murderer's psychological calling card, unusual characteristics of a murder that are repeated at several crime scenes ++++Second-MO: a characteristic pattern of behavior repeated in a series of offenses.
500
The jury can find Jodi Arias guilty of first degree murder, second degree murder, or manslaughter. What is the difference between the three?
++++1st Degree: Deliberate or premeditated killing or committed in the commission of a felony ++++2nd degree: non-premeditated killing ++++Manslaughter: unlawful killing without any deliberation or malice aforethought
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