AC 1.1
Which type of crime often involves the perp and victim being the same person?
Moral crime
Which personal reason for unreported crime focuses on the interest of witnesses?
'Disinterest' - crime may go unreported because those who witness it are disinterested.
Which consequence for underreported crime focuses on changing the law?
Decriminalisation / legal change
Which types of crimes do newspapers usually focus on?
Serious violent crimes and sexual crimes.
Cohen describes it as an exaggerated, irrational over-reaction by society to a perceived problem.
Which type of crime is usually committed by someone of high social standing?
White - Collar crime
Which social/cultural reason focuses on those who may not know a crime has happened?
New technology is an example of which consequence of underreported crime?
Cultural change
Which type of crimes do television shows focus on?
Violent crime
What is the deviance amplification spiral?
This is a process where attempts by authorities to control deviance actually produce more deviance, not less.
Who is usually the perp in domestic abuse cases?
Usually male partners/ex-partners or male family members
Which social/cultural factor focuses on different cultures and what is considered acceptable?
Honour-bound crime
Wilson and Kelling's 'broken window' theory relates to which consequence of underreported crime?
Cultural change - acceptance of disorder
Can you name all of the news values?
Immediacy, dramatisation, higher status, simplification and violence.
What is the self-fulfilling prophecy in terms of crime?
Which types of crimes usually involve women as the victim?
DV, honour
Can you name all personal reasons for underreporting?
Fear, Shame, Disinterest and not affected by the crime.
Legalisation is an example of which consequence?
Decriminalisation
How does TV portray offenders and victims?
They portray them as older and more middle-class.
What is a typification?
Cicourel: the police, judges, probation officers and prosecutors have stereotypes of the 'typical delinquent' - this is a typification.
Which types of crimes have a low public awareness?
White - collar crime, moral crime, honour crime, domestic abuse
Can you name all social/cultural reasons?
Lack of knowledge, Complexity, lack of media interest, culture-bound crime.
Why might police prioritisation be consequence of underreported crime?
If the crime is not reported then police will not be able to prioritise it effectively.
How do films represent crime?
Similar to that of TV
The impact of media representations of crime may alter perceptions of crime trends, how?
The effect of the media - we rely on the media to tell us what is happening and they give the impression that there is a great deal of crime and the problem is growing.
Fear of crime - increased fear of becoming a victim may be caused by media over-reporting certain types of crime such as street robberies.