INTRO TO CRIME AND SOCIAL CONTROL

 Fact # 1  Crime is inevitable  Agree or Disagree?

INTRO TO CRIME AND SOCIAL CONTROL  Fact #2  Adult males make up the largest category of crime suspects

Crime Statistics Define crime- violation of federal, state, or local criminal law Define crime Rates- The number of crimes committed per 100,000 pop. Clearance Rates- Measure the % of cases which an arrest and official charge have been made and the case has been turned over to the courts

Compare this chart to the one in your book on pg 147

INTRO TO CRIME AND SOCIAL CONTROL  Fact #3  Theft is the most common crime committed, violent crime is a relatively rare event  If theft is the most common crime committed, then why does it get the least amount of attention?

What type of crime to you view as America’s biggest problem today in our society? 1.grand theft auto 2. rape 3. murder 4. man slaughter 5. dui 6. breaking and entering 7. burglary with a weapon 8. assisted suicide 9. Larceny 10. Trespassing 11. Disorderly conduct 12. kidnapping 13. impersonating an officer 14. cyber bullying 15. threating someone 16. possession of a concealed weapon 17. carrying a weapon as a felon 18. child molestation 19. hit and run 20. wreckless driving 21. Hacking 22 Possession of an illegal substance 23. Intent to distribute an illegal substance 24. Drug trafficking 25.failure to appear.

INTRO TO CRIME AND SOCIAL CONTROL  Fact #4  Countries have the same components of the criminal justice systems:  Police  Courts- judge, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, plea bargaining, sentencing  Prisons (jails)- recidivism

NOW TIME FOR SOME THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS!  Why do people commit crimes?  Biological  Psychological  Social Forces

WHY DO SOME CRIMES GO UN-REPORTED?

DO YOU THINK THE MEDIA FUELS THE FEAR OF CRIME INACCURATELY?

DO YOU REALLY THINK THERE IS SUCH THING A VICTIMLESS CRIME?

HOW CAN WE IN SOCIETY ADMIRE VIOLENCE ON ONE LEVEL, YET PUNISH ON ANOTHER?

DO YOU THINK THE MASS MEDIA IS A FACTOR IN PERPETUATING VIOLENCE?

DO GUNS KILL PEOPLE OR DO PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE