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Crime in America

Crime in America. Chapter 7. Objectives. Be able to define the term crime Be able to classify crimes according to several categories Evaluate the seriousness of different types of crimes Learn about several theories on the causes of crime

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Crime in America

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  1. Crime in America Chapter 7

  2. Objectives • Be able to define the term crime • Be able to classify crimes according to several categories • Evaluate the seriousness of different types of crimes • Learn about several theories on the causes of crime • Assess trends in criminal activity and ways of preventing or reducing crime

  3. What is Crime? • An act or omission that violates a law and incurs some penalty • May include a fine, prison, probation or suspended sentence, or community service

  4. Ways to Classify Crimes • Crimes against Person vs. Crimes against Property • Felony vs. Misdemeanor • Violent vs. Nonviolent • Acts vs. Omissions • Crimes against Individuals vs. Crimes against Society • Adult vs. Juvenile

  5. Crime or No Crime?Serious or Less Serious? • Complete problem 7.1 using Think-Pair-Share • Turn in for class participation credit

  6. Statistics on Crime • Urban areas tend to have more crime than suburban/rural areas • Ages 15-24 commit more violent crimes than other age groups • Males—4x more likely than females • Alcohol and drugs are often factors • Gangs contribute to crime in many areas • See chart on p. 76

  7. What Causes Crime? • What are some possible factors/causes of crime? • Poverty • Unemployment • Lack of education • Alcohol/drugs • Lack of police • Increasing population • Lack of parental guidance • Moral breakdown • Lack of deterrence • Ineffective correctional system • Violence on TV/films

  8. Trends in Crime in America • U.S. Crime Clock: • http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/about/crime_clock.html • Bureau of Justice statistics: • http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=daaSearch/Crime/Crime.cfm • Recent trend highlights: • The rate of total violent crime victimizations declined by 13% in 2010, which was about three times the average annual decrease observed from 2001 through 2009 (4%). • The decline in the rate of simple assault accounted for about 82% of the total decrease in the rate of violent victimization in 2010. • In 2010 the property victimization rate declined by 6%, compared to the average annual decrease of 3% observed from 2001 through 2009. • Strangers perpetrated 39% of violent victimizations in 2010, down from 44% in 2001. • About 50% of all violent victimizations and nearly 40% of property crimes were reported to the police in 2010. These percentages have remained stable over the past 10 years.

  9. Gun Laws in America • The U.S. Supreme Court recently held in McDonald v. City of Chicago that the 2nd Amendment protects an individual’s right to own firearms (not just the state’s right to maintain a militia) • Applies to both federal government and state/local governments • Gun Control Act (1968)—serial numbers; prohibits felons from owning guns • Brady Act (1993)—background checks—blocked more than 1 million attempted firearms purchases

  10. Substance Abuse and Crime • Alcohol—most abused substance in America • DUI—BAC (blood-alcohol content) of .08 or greater • Implied Consent—must give a breath sample when requested or your license will be suspended • Why is this not an illegal search?

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