chapter 12 Flashcards
crime
- definition
- problem
behavior that violates the formal code of conduct established by society
-structural
law
- definition
- who creates it
- defines
- maintained through
formal code of conduct
- politically created and enforced behavioral expectation
- appropriate/inappropriate behavior
- use of force
uniform crime reports
wide category of crimes by FBI
criminals
- seen as
- what do they experience
- as product of env.
- mental health/substance abuse issues
criminal justice: social workers advocate for 2 things
- drug and mental health courts
- therapy and intervention as alternative to punishment
drug courts
- what are they
- what does defendant do
- alternate criminal justice programs
- defendant makes commitment to pursue treatments
types of crime by severity
- misdemenor crimes
2. felonies
misdemenor
- definition
- ex
- max punishment in jail
- years of probabtion
- relatively minor crimes that are punishable by a fine and a small amount of time in jail
- traffic violations, public drunkenness, shoplifting
- up to a yr
- 3 years
felonies
- definition
- how is it graded
- severe?
- ex
- serious crimes that are punishable by extended imprisonment and sometimes death
- based on letters
- most severe
- theft, robbery, homicide
violations
- ex
- results in
- public urination
- fine, no permanent record
types of crime by category
- violent crimes
- property crimes
- victimless crimes
- hate crimes
- white collar crimes
plea bargain
- A negotiation, often conducted by an attorney, with the prosecution for a reduced charge or sentence
- agreement between defendant and prosecutor
arraignment
- To call (an accused person) before a criminal court to hear and answer the charge made against him or her.
- Decide whether police acted responsibly
- Decide ability to have bail
community corrections
-2 types
probation and parole
probation
- alternative to
- ex
- what happens if you violate
- prison
- reporting, counselling, drug testing, substance treatment
- sent back to court
parole
- definition
- who is this for
- early release from prison, supervised by a parole officer
- felons or people who have done time in prison
prison
- definition
- avg cost
- last resort correctional option for offenders
- $28,893 per year
3 attributes that make punishment effective to change behavior
- swift
- certain
- severe
swift
interview quickly
certain
- definition
- ex
has to follow consistently
-arbitrary
severe
has to be painful and significant
criminal actions of juveniles often involves
family conflicts and dysfunctions
juvenile corrections
examples
intervention, services, and programs for minors
deterrence
- definition
- ex
- visual punishment serves as a way that we will not take advantage of the system
- slowing down to not get ticket
attitudes towards punishment
- social protection
- deterrence
- rehabilitation
- retribution
attitudes toward rehabilitation
- challenges of reintergration
- recidivism
- increased expertise at crime post incarceration
- increased tendency to participate in criminal activities
- prisons as educational grounds for future criminal behavior
grand jury
- definition
- number of jurors
A jury selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.
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national organization of forensic social work (NOFSW)
established to advance education in field of forensic social work
social work values
- prevention
- justice
- dignity
- best practices and quality services
violent crimes
Crimes against people that involves the use of force or threatened violence
property crimes
- definition
- ex
Refers to crimes involving the taking of money or property
-Ex: shoplifting, theft, car theft, vandalism
victimless crimes
- definition
- ex
- illegal acts that do not have a readily identifiable victim
- Ex: illegal gambling and the selling of drugs
hate crimes
- definition
- ex
- Involves intimidation and the intent to hurt people based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
- Ex: verbal threats, acts of violence, fear, physical attack and explosives
white collar crimes
- definition
- ex
Acts that occur in the course of employment or normal work activities
-Ex: fraud, theft, falsification of records
victim assistance programs
support and help survivors and witnesses of acts of victimization
What are some of the rights and privileges that are taken away from people in most states upon conviction of a felony?
- limited freedom
- cant vote
- cant own firearms
Roughly how many people are incarcerated in America’s jails and prisons?
2.2 million
redlining
A discriminatory practice by which banks, insurance companies, etc., refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, etc., within specific geographic areas, especially inner-city neighborhoods.
restrictive covenants
A covenant imposing a restriction on the use of land so that the value and enjoyment of adjoining land will be preserved.
