ch 6 Flashcards

1
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uniform crime reports

A

stats compiled by the FBI show trends, don’t provide full picture.

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2
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status offenses

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acts by juveniles, violating curfew or running away

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3
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delays for calling police

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apathy, skepticism about police ability, shame, trauma following victimization, fear of police

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4
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minneapolis domestic violence exp.

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showed arrest was most effective of the three standard methods police use to reduce domestic violence.
when popo arrested suspect, repeat violence was much lower than other methods.

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