Crime and Juvenile Justice Ch. 20, pp

Crime in American Society 10 million property crimes 1.5 million violent crimes Costs us billions of dollars

Problem of Crime More crimes in urban areas and poor neighborhoods Crime makes people afraid and suspicious

Types of Crime Victimless Crimes (drugs, gambling, etc.) White-Collar crimes are nonviolent and for personal or business gain (embezzling) Crimes against people (murder, rape, assault) Crimes against property (shoplifting, robbery) Crimes against the Government (treason, terrorism)

Causes of Crime? Poverty and unemployment Social change and changing values Poor parenting Drug abuse Permissive courts Not enough money for police Violence in the media No single cause

Questions Which is an example of violent crime? A. threatening a person’s life B. breaking into buildings C. stealing money from a business D. drugs or gambling

Questions What is an example of vandalism? A. stealing from a store B. homicide C. kidnapping D. breaking windows

Questions Taking something of value without using violence is an example of A. homicide B. larceny C. robbery D. arson

Questions Which is an example of a crime against the government? A. larceny B. homicide C. terrorism D. arson

Questions Which of the following is not a crime against property? a. battery b. robbery c. embezzlement d. burglary

Questions How is a robbery both a crime against property and against a person? a. a robber sets fire to someone’s home or business b. a robber attacks a person in order to cause injury to that person c. a robber breaks the windows of a house before entering d. a robber takes something of value by force or threat of violence