Unit 1 - Changing awareness of crime

Question 1

AC1.1 – Different Types of Crime (7)

Answer 1

White collar = committed by professionals (fraud, embezzlement)
Moral crimes = against society’s norms (prostitution, underage drinking)
State crimes = by governments (war crimes, torture)
Technological crimes = using tech (cyberbullying, hacking)
Hate crimes = based on race, religion, sexuality etc.
Honour crimes = done to protect family ‘honour’
Domestic abuse = violence within a household

Question 2

AC1.2 – Reasons Crimes Go Unreported (6)

Answer 2

Fear – of retaliation
Shame – especially in domestic abuse
Lack of awareness – victims don’t realise it’s a crime
Distrust in police – think nothing will be done
Personal impact – trauma, don’t want to relive it
Not affected directly – bystanders ignore it

Question 3

AC1.3 – Consequences of Unreported Crime

Answer 3

Dark figure of crime – stats become inaccurate
No justice – offenders not punished
More victims – if criminal carries on

Question 4

AC1.4 – Media Representation of Crime (5)

Answer 4

TV/films – glamorises or over-dramatises
News – selective reporting, moral panic
Social media – spreads fear or fake news
Documentaries – may give biased info
Stereotyping – criminals often shown as young, male, ethnic minorities

Question 5

AC1.5 – Media’s Impact on Public Perception (4)

Answer 5

Fear of crime increases:
Moral panic – society thinks crime is worse than it is
Stereotyping – certain groups blamed
Changing laws – pressure on gov to act
Increased awareness – campaigns and movements go viral

Question 6

AC2.1 – Compare Campaigns for Change

Answer 6

Sarah’s Law – info about sex offenders
Clare’s Law – info about abusive partners

Question 7

AC2.2 – Media Used in Campaigns: Effectiveness (4)

Answer 7

TV ads – good reach, but expensive
Social media – fast, interactive, youth-friendly
Posters – visual impact, seen in public spaces
Celeb endorsement – boosts engagement