personal reasons Flashcards
examples of personal reasons?
shame
disinterest
not effected
fear
shame in unreported crimes?
- definition
might be embarrassed and have other people now what happened to them
example of a crime that may go unreported due to shame?
rape
disinterest in unreported crimes?
- definition
victim isn’t bothered by the crime that has occurred so don’t report it
example of a crime that may go unreported due to disinterest?
shoplifting
not effected in unreported crimes?
- definition
a crime may not affect an individual and as such they don’t feel the need to report it
example of a crime that may go unreported due to not effected?
begging
fear in unreported crimes?
- definition
victims might be worried as to the repercussions of reporting a crime to the police
example of a crime that may go unreported due to fear?
domestic abuse