1. Introduction to Crime

3. Degrees of Deviance Primary Secondary
Person only engages in deviance in isolated acts
Secondary
Deviance as a lifestyle and personal identity

4. Race, Ethnicity and Crime
Minorities receive unequal treatment in the American criminal justice system
African-Americans and Latinos are more likely that whites to be convicted
Nearly half of all homicide victims are African-Americans
Less likely to seek the death penalty if the victim is African American

5. Why? Less access to economic resources
Minority issues are less important to some
Victim Discounting

6. Crime and Punishment 2003: 15% of households experienced crime
Juvenile Crime
Crime rate has dropped
Reduction in crack cocaine and gangs
Stiffer penalties

7. How To Stop Crime Deterrence Retribution Incarceration Rehabilitation
Recidivism