3 - Victims and Fear of Crime Flashcards
What are the stages in the process of crime according to Ainsworth (2000)?
Will the victim notice the crime, will the victim report the crime, will the police record the crime, will the offender be caught by the police, will the offender be prosecuted, will the perpetrator be found guilty, will the perpetrator receive a sentence
How accurate are the public’s perception of crime rates?
Often inaccurate
Why might governments try to influence the public’s fear of crime?
The less fear of crime, the better job the government is doing
Why is the public’s perception of crime important?
Influences all aspects of CJS
How is fear of crime influenced?
Direct knowledege/experience of crime, mass media, aspects of our personality
Who reports highest level of fear of crime? What gender is more fearful?
The elderly, women
Who are the most likely victims of crime?
Young men
What is cultivation theory of fear of crime?
Mass media are means of cultural transmission and affect fear of crime
What is the availability heuristic theory of fear of crime?
The more frequently we see images of a violent crime, the more likely we are to fear it
What is the cognitive theory of fear of crime?
Fear of crime = risk x seriousness
What is restorative justice?
Victim speaks with offender. Closure for the victim. Understanding for the offender.
What are the factors involved in victims deciding to report a crime?
Talking to others about their victimisation, type of advice given to the victim, type of crime, victims’ decision making processes
