Violence
Violence used in an attempt to improve the financial or social position of the criminal.
What is instrumental violence
the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will, yet this definition has been revised statues making them gender neutral and including other forms of sexual assault beyond nonconsensual sexual intercourse
What is rape
Any physical, emotional, or sexual trauma to a child for which no reasonable explanation, such as an accident can be found; neglecting to give proper care and attention to a young child
What is child abuse
An act of disloyalty to one's nation or state
What is treason
A buyer and seller of stolen merchandise
What is a fence
Violence that is designed not for profit or gain but to vent rage, anger, or frustration
What is expressive violence
Sexual relations between an underage individual and an adult; though not coerced, an underage partner is considered incapable of giving informed consent
What is statutory rape
Psychological and emotional abuse that involves the spreading of smears, rumors & private information in order to harm a person's partner
What is relational aggression
The practice of obtaining information about a government, organization, or society that is considered secret or confidential without the permission of the holder of the information; commonly called spying
What is espionage
Public meeting places in England, often taverns, that served as headquarters for gangs.
What are flash houses
A hypothesis that suggests that a childhood history of physical abuse predisposes survivors to becoming violent themselves in later years
What is cycle of violence
Laws designed to protect rape victims by prohibiting the defense attorney from inquiring about their previous sexual relationships
What are shield laws
Robbers who focus their thefts on people they know
What is acquaintance robbery
The illegal use of force against innocent people to achieve a political objective
What is terrorism
Offenders who make a significant portion of their income from crime
What are professional criminals
Norms and customs that, in contrast to society's dominant value system, legitimize and expect the use of violence to resolve social conflicts.
What is a subculture of violence
A homicide with malice but not premeditation or deliberation, as when a desire to inflict serious bodily harm and a wanton disregard for life result in the victim's death.
What is second-degree murder
Acts of violence or intimidation designed to terrorize or frighten people considered undesirable because of their race, religion, ethnic origin or sexual orientation
What is a hate crime
Terrorism that occurs when a repressive government regime forces its citizens into obedience, oppresses minorities, and stifles political dissent
What is state-sponsored terrorism
Making one's home or business crime proof through the use of locks, bars, alarms, and other devices
What are target hardening strategies
Children who have been victims of or witnesses to violence and do not let people inside, nor do they express their feelings. They exploit others and in turn are exploited by those older and stronger; as a result, they develop a sense of hopelessness.
What is crusted over
A rampage of violence taking place over a period of days or weeks
What is spree killing
A pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that includes repeated physical or visual proximity, unwanted communications, and/or threats sufficient to cause fear in a reasonable person
What is stalking
Legislation that gave U.S. law enforcement agencies a freer hand to investigate and apprehend suspected terrorists.
What is the USA Patriot Act (USAPA)
A business owner burns his or her property, or hires someone to do it, to escape financial problems
What is arson fraud