Different types of crime
Murder, rape, armed robbery, and assault are all violent crimes
what are some financial costs that come with having a family member in jail?
Bail, court, fines, staying in touch and or the loss of income that came from child support
what is a community program that lower crime rates?
Neighborhood watches
What is racial profiling?
what is the practice of targeting a suspect solely based on race
What is a property crime?
Theft, Arson, Motor theft and Burglary are all types of property crimes
True or false a child whose mother is in jail has poor academic performance, school suspensions, and deliquency?
True
What age range is most likely to commit crimes?
Younger age ranges are more susceptible to committing crimes
What are some ways that youth programs prevent crimes?
improve academic outcomes, take time out of days, and shape normal behavior from the bonds they make.
what is systematic racism?
a form of racism that is implemented in laws and regulations of society
ex: racial segregation
What are some reasons that different types of crime are not reported?
Scared to speak up, fear of trouble, fear of involvement, shame, not important enough to report, or nothing will be done about it
True or false men after being incarcerated have a higher chance of not getting married or divorce?
True
what would people who believe in conflict theory think the reason is for younger people committing crimes?
Younger people have less control in society then those who are older
What are some forms of technology that are used to fight against crime?
Why do people in lower classes have higher rates of involvement in crime?
lack of basic necessities so they are more likely to have to find a way to get what is needed and are more likely to commit economic-based crimes
what is a political crime?
Something illegal someone may have done to gather votes or help a party win. Stealing campaign funds.
Mental health is affected by incarceration what are some things that can happen psychologically and physically when someone you know(parent) is in jail?
Higher blood pressure, obesity, diabities, depression, anxiety, and irratability are just some of the risks that come with having an incarcerated loved one
what do strain theorists believe the reason is for younger people committing crimes?
they have less access to means for material goods
How does help from the government with food services such as food stamps prevent crime?
People have the resources they need with food so they don't need to steal to survive.
How does the judicial system punish minorities over those who are white?
They are treated unfairly in the judicial system and have harsher punishments sometimes resulting in a deeper life of crime once released
How do white-collar crime and occupational crime relate?
white-collar and occupational crimes are both violated during some source of employment
Why are more kids placed in foster care because of crimes being commited?
No caregivers and once 15 months of a child being in foster care they must terminate the relationship with the caregiver and child permenatly. More times then many incarceration can last up to 29 months
what is feminist criminology?
an approach that shows how the position of women in society affects criminal behavior and victimization
How does organizing social events for communities of people help lessen crime rates?
Positive role models for troubled kids are less likely to act out. Activities are held for children to take time away from negatives in life and embark on positives. People take time to protect those in need
Some communities that have money gain respect from socioeconomic status, what is valued in communities that are less fortunate?
violence and physical strength