Youth Justice System Flashcards
1
Q
What age is a girl most likely to commit a crime?
A
14-17
2
Q
What age is a boy most likely to commit a crime?
A
15-17
3
Q
Are boys of girls most likely to commit a crime?
A
Boys are significantly more likely than girls to commit crimes. This pattern holds across most age groups and types of offenses, though the gender gap varies depending on the crime
4
Q
Name four crimes young people are more likely to commit.
A
- Theft/Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- Assault/Fighting
-Substance related offences
5
Q
Who is to blame for young peoples crimes?
A
- Fear to blame
- Parents of young offenders are to blame
- Peer pressure is to blame
- Drug and gang culture is to blame
- Violent video games, the media, and films are to blame
- Social deprivation is to blame
- Schools are to blame
-Police are to blame - Government is to blame
6
Q
How much does youth crime cost the country each year?
A
£1 billion
7
Q
Which group of people are most often victims of violent crime?
A
Young men
8
Q
How much does it cost to keep someone in prison for a week?
A
£450-£600
