Chapter 8 Flashcards
what is another work for non-violent crime
acquisitive crime
what are the three types of non violent crime
organized crime
business crime
street crime
why is organized crime considered non violent
because it relies on the THREAT of violence, not its perpetration
(not actually carrying it out)
who is non violent crime often committed by
strangers or relative strangers
what can non violent crime be learned though
observation and apprenticeship
what percent of Canadian households experience theft, vandalism, and breaking/entering
5-10 percent
why is non-violent higher in urban areas compared to rural areas (like farms)
because there is more to steal in urban areas and more people to do stealing
wealthy people are more likely to be victims than poor people
what is organized crime
professional crime that is well organized and only sometimes violent
most of this violence is directed against other criminals
what are the most profitable business activities of organized crime
prostitution, gambling, drugs, and porn
what has lead to greater organized crime in North America
immigration
where is organized crime more common among
first and second generation immigrants and deprived organizations
what are the two types of business crime (suite crime)
white collar crimes committed by business people/professionals
crimes committed by corporations in their own business interest
what is an example of self-interested business crime
fraud
what are three points on fraud
- frauds misrepresent a product/service
- relies on manipulating information and leading
- involves insider trading and falsifying account books
why are governments around the world vigorously fighting business crime
because it effects the economy, government, and public welfare
