Why Study Crime Rates? Flashcards

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Why is it important to study crime rates?

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  1. Develop theories to explain crime.
  2. Create policies to control or eliminate crime.
  3. Predict and manage criminal behavior.
  4. Understand patterns like the “standard offender,” avoiding stereotypes like “Stranger Danger.”

Example: Most child abductions are committed by people the child knows, challenging popular stereotypes.

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