chapter 7 study guide Flashcards
often times are also victims of human rights violations
crime victims
since the 1980’s, there has been a _________ in property crimes reported although there has been an _________ in drug offense.
decrease; increase
the average rate of violent incidents in public schools in 2013
50 incidents for every 1,000 students
active in towns and cities of all sizes
gangs
__________ gang membership is _________ but there are still far less than males
female; increasing
factors that put young people at risk for gang involvement
poverty, to get a sense of belonging, lack of success in school, and most are pessimistic about their future opportunities
the rate of both violent crime and property crimes have been going _____ in recent years.
down
the second amendment protects an individuals right to own and keep a gun for home defense is based on the most recent supreme court decision
McDonald v. Chicago
most abused substance in the United States
Alcohol
the legal definition of DWI/DUI
blood alcohol concentration
BAC can be determined through
breath, blood, and urine samples
percentage considered intoxicated
0.08%
New Jersey has a ________ ________ law for underage drivers. For drivers under the legal age to drink, a BAC of ______% is considered intoxicated.
zero tolerance; 0.01%
recidivist
repeat offender
source of increasing concern, including violent assaults, hate crimes, and property crimes
crime on campis
reports the frequency of crime
crime clock
reports the sum of violent crime, and property crimes
crime index
Why is there a push for constitutional amendment to grant crime victims greater rights in a criminal case?
Because they are often ignored, especially in plea bargains.
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency cost effective __________ as one strategy for reducing crime.
alternatives to incarceration
offer treatment instead of punishment for individuals who commit crimes and have problems with controlled substances
Drug Courts
passed as a result of victims’ advocacy groups, requires the registration of all convicted sex offenders in the community
Megan’s Law
requires drivers to submit to a blood alcohol test in exchange for the privilege of driving
implied consent
created a national system to instantly check the background of people wanting to buy guns; named for James Brady who was President Reagan’s Press Secretary
The Brady Act
People between the ages of _____ and _____ are more likely to become victims of crime.
12; 24
“Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns.” Explain this statement.
This statement means that when the law makes it harder to own a gun, law abiding persons will have a more difficult time buying guns, criminals however will continue to have their guns because they get their guns in illegal ways.
Does this essay statement oppose or support gun control?
This is a slogan used by the National Rifle Association to oppose gun control.
