Definitions
What is the deliberate and unlawful killing of a person by another?
Homicide
Who do the majority of criminal homicides involve?
Friends, spouses, or acquaintances killing friends, spouses, or acquaintances.
What percent of homicide related arrests were made on African Americans in 2013?
54%
Firearms were used on what percentage of homicides in 2013?
69%
How many children are maltreated in the United States?
About 1 in 7 children
What is the unlawful killing of one person by another with malice afterthought?
Murder
In 2013, what was the percentage of relationships between the victims and perpetrators?
About 54%
How much higher is the victimization rate for African Americans compared to Caucasians?
6 times higher
How often does someone pass away from a gunshot wound in America?
About every 14 minutes
How many children died in 2015 due to maltreatment?
1,520 children past away due to maltreatment
What is killing another person due to culpable negligence or recklessness?
Involuntary manslaughter
Are you more likely to get attacked by someone you know or a complete stranger?
You are more likely to get attacked by someone that you know
What is the annual arrest rates for murder pertaining to gender?
90% male and 10% female
What is the most used gun in homicide cases?
Handguns
What percentage of crimes against children do parents or guardians make up?
About 20%
What is aggravated assault?
Attempt to purposely cause serious bodily injury to another person
What was the most committed violent crime in the United States in 2013?
Aggravated assault- 62%
What is the age range of about half of the arrests for violent crimes?
20-29 years old
What is the weapons effect?
The visible presence of a weapon brings violence-related thoughts
What is the most frequent type of maltreatment that children endure?
Emotional abuse
What is the rate of aggravated assault compared to homicide?
At least 20 times more
What was the percentage of murder, non negligent manslaughter in the US in 2013?
1.2%
What percentage of murder victims are under the age of 25?
Do guns cause violent crimes?
No, but the accessibility of guns facilitates these crimes
What are the 5 types of child maltreatment?
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and abduction