Strengths of Victim Surveys: Un-reported Crimes to the Police Flashcards
1
Q
Name a type of crime that the CSEW include Questionnaires on
A
Domestic Abuse
2
Q
Why does Domestic Abuse being reported relate to Victim Surveys being a strength?
A
It means Domestic Violence crimes are recorded when the police do not record them
3
Q
Which sociologists found there were reasons to why victims of Domestic Abuse didn’t report it to the police?
A
Dobash and Dobash
4
Q
What 2 reasons did Dobash and Dobash find for victims of DV not reporting it?
A
- Embarrassment 2. Women reporting it would risk losing economic dependence on their husband
5
Q
When did Dobash and Dobash do their study?
A
The 1970s
6
Q
Why might people trust surveys more than the police to report crimes?
A
Because some people may find the police ineffective
7
Q
What percentage of people in Islington stated the police were ineffective?
A
60%
8
Q
How many crimes were reported to the police in Islington?
A
50%
