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Crime and Juvenile Justice Ch. 20, pp. 536-555
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Crime in American Society 10 million property crimes 1.5 million violent crimes Costs us billions of dollars
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Problem of Crime More crimes in urban areas and poor neighborhoods Crime makes people afraid and suspicious
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Types of Crime Victimless Crimes (drugs, gambling, etc.) White-Collar crimes are nonviolent and for personal or business gain (embezzling) Crimes against people (murder, rape, assault) Crimes against property (shoplifting, robbery) Crimes against the Government (treason, terrorism)
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Causes of Crime? Poverty and unemployment Social change and changing values Poor parenting Drug abuse Permissive courts Not enough money for police Violence in the media No single cause
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Questions Which is an example of violent crime? A. threatening a person’s life B. breaking into buildings C. stealing money from a business D. drugs or gambling
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Questions What is an example of vandalism? A. stealing from a store B. homicide C. kidnapping D. breaking windows
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Questions Taking something of value without using violence is an example of A. homicide B. larceny C. robbery D. arson
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Questions Which is an example of a crime against the government? A. larceny B. homicide C. terrorism D. arson
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Questions Which of the following is not a crime against property? a. battery b. robbery c. embezzlement d. burglary
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Questions How is a robbery both a crime against property and against a person? a. a robber sets fire to someone’s home or business b. a robber attacks a person in order to cause injury to that person c. a robber breaks the windows of a house before entering d. a robber takes something of value by force or threat of violence
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