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chapter 2.2 Flashcards

1
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What are hate crimes?

A

criminal offence committed against a person or property intended to intimidate or harm person or the group they belong to

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2
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name a few things hate crimes can be based on dont worry about naming them all

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race, gender, religion, sexuality, age, disability, class, gender orientation/identify, political standpoint, perceived mental or physical disability

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3
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Have hate crimes increased

A

yes especially with the use of social media and asian hate during covid

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4
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if a murder is committed and you are apart of a criminal organization what would you be charged with

A

1st degree murder

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5
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how many people need to be apart of a criminal organization to receive that title

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3 or more

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6
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occupational crimes are also known as

organizational crime

corporate crime

white collar crime

A

white collar crime

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7
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what is the difference between corporate crimes (organization crimes) and white collar crimes

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corporate crimes benefit organization by increasing profit at expense of competitors or cutting corners while white collar crime benefit the individual

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8
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What are crimes against humanity

A

violent act and persecution of civilian population that are apart of a systematic attack (rape, tortue, enslavement, genocide)

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9
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what is anti social behaviour? 3 types?

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disruptive behaviour that reduces quality of life but may not be considered criminal acts

personal and relate to individual or group (aggression, public drinking, prostitution)

nuisance neighbours (rowdy, harassment, pet off leash)

environmental condition (littering, vandalism, illegal dumping)

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10
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Which province has highest homicide rate

A

Saskatchewan

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11
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province w/ lowest homicide rate?

A

Quebec

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12
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How do you calculate crime rate

A

(# of offences x 100,000)/population

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13
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4 limitation of relying on crime rate

A

misrepresentation by grouping offence together (minor or serious) together to make a single measurement

weighing all crime the same

based on offence reported to police and published in uniform crime report

doesn’t account for dark figures since not reported

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14
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What does the CSI measure? How?

A

volume and seriousness of crimes reported to police and published in UCR. weigh different crimes based on severity to better reflect

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15
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how is the weight of each crime determine

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based on average sentence imposed

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16
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Which province has the highest CSI? Which province has the lowest CSI?

A

Saskatchewan. PEI

17
Q

What affects crime rate (makes it look like it happens more often)

A

Report sensitive: ppl more likely to report offence (sex crimes, impaired driving)

Police sensitive: crack down on crimes (especially during holiday)

Technology sensitive: capture more offences (speed cameras, breathalyzer)

Legislative sensitive: changing of laws (cannabis, sexting)

18
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How often is victimization survey? What is it? What is the age min? how does this act as a limitation?

A

Every 5 years for 15 and above with questions about victimization within the previous year.

Does not account for previous 3/4 years

19
Q

What is the most reported offence?

A

theft under $5000

20
Q

Least reported offence

A

Sexual assault

21
Q

What crime overwhelmingly affects young people, but rarely comes to the attention of the police?

A

Cyber bullying, girls are more at risk than boys.

22
Q

1 reason people do not report crime

A

police wouldn’t consider it important enough

2nd not enough evidence

third popo cant do anything about it

23
Q

What age is most at risk for victimization

A

18-24

24
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What gender is most at risk for victimization

A

male

25
Q

What relationship status is most at risk for victimization

A

single - most likely someone you know

26
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What residence status is most at risk for victimization

A

Renters

27
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What group membership is most at risk for victimization

A

minorities and homeless

28
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What occupation is most at risk for victimization

A

health care employee and pharmacuticals

29
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What season are you at risk for victimization

A

Summer

30
Q

What province is most at risk for victimization

A

saskatchewan

31
Q

What group is most likely to commit crimes

A

18-24

32
Q

what is a self report survey? what does it provide insight to?

A

respondents asked if the have engage in crimes or antisocial behaviour and whether or not they have been caught

  1. when individuals start committing offences
  2. type of offences committed

3.whether crime differs by gender, race, social status, and age

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