personal reasons Flashcards

1
Q

examples of personal reasons?

A

shame
disinterest
not effected
fear

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2
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shame in unreported crimes?
- definition

A

might be embarrassed and have other people now what happened to them

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3
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example of a crime that may go unreported due to shame?

A

rape

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4
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disinterest in unreported crimes?
- definition

A

victim isn’t bothered by the crime that has occurred so don’t report it

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5
Q

example of a crime that may go unreported due to disinterest?

A

shoplifting

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6
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not effected in unreported crimes?
- definition

A

a crime may not affect an individual and as such they don’t feel the need to report it

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7
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example of a crime that may go unreported due to not effected?

A

begging

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8
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fear in unreported crimes?
- definition

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victims might be worried as to the repercussions of reporting a crime to the police

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9
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example of a crime that may go unreported due to fear?

A

domestic abuse

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