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2. Crime Clock One Violent crime every 19 Seconds
One Property Crime every 3 seconds
One murder every 24 Minutes
One Forcible Rape every 6 minutes
One Robbery every 55 seconds
One Aggravated Assault every 33 seconds
One Burglary every 10 Seconds
One Larceny-Theft every 4 seconds
One Motor Vehicle theft every 20 seconds
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3. Violent Crimes
Violence is defined as the use of physical force or the treat of force to inflict injury on or cause damage to personas or property.
Violent crimes are murder, forcible rape, aggravated assault and robbery.
Violent crime rates are on the rise.
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4. Violent Crimes
Persons under the age of 25 are most frequently victims.
Urban Residents are most vulnerable.
Most violent crimes occur during the evening, between 6pm and midnight.
Most are committed by men.
Most crimes are intraracial,victimized by their own race.
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5. Robbery
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of Value from the care, custody, or control of a person or personas by force or threat of violence by putting the victim in fear.
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6. Robbery: Likely to be victimized
When it is After Dark
Elderly
Carry packages
Well-Attired individuals
Being alone
Being in a neighborhood with mixed social classes
Exaggerated stride when walking
Staring at feet while walking
Having little or no awareness of their surroundings
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7. Rape ‘The most underreported crime.” Forcible Rape is defined as
The use of force
Absence of consent by victim
Penile-Vaginal penetration
54% of Rapes go unreported.
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8. Rape Victims: Most are under the age of 25.
Most live alone, and are single.
Almost half occur outside.
Most occur in July and August.
Most occur on weekends at night.
Most are employed or in school.
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9. Rape Rapists: Most are under the age of 25. Not sexually motivated.
Generally assault those of their own race.
Most are unemployed.
Most have not graduated from high school.
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10. Rape Rape Avoiders: Rape Victims:
Were likely to have had household responsibilities as children.
Have participated in contact sports.
Were counseled as children to fight back.
Rape Victims:
Had little responsibility as children.
Were not involved in sports.
Parents encouraged non-violent disagreements.
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11. Rape ACTIVE RESISTANCE PASSIVE RESISTANCE
Fleeing, fighting, screaming and verbal aggression.
PASSIVE RESISTANCE
Verbal persuasion, pleading, and submission.
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12. Rape Campus Rape A growing epidemic.
Over 90% never report the incidents.
Almost all victims assaulted on campus know their assailant.
Alcohol is a large factor in the assaults.
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13. Help for the Rape Victim
Seek Help as soon as possible, Police, Rape Crisis Centers, Family and Friends.
Avoid touching or changing clothing or showering-the evidence is usually on the victim.
Do not think the rape is your fault.
Rape is a violent crime.
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14. Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting harm.
Victims usually know their assailants.
2.1 million women are assaulted by their spouses, or boyfriends in a four year study.
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15. Self Protection In your Home Keep doors and windows locked.
Know who you are opening the door too.
Teach children not to open the door to strangers.
Do not advertise that you live alone, especially if you are a woman.
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16. Self Protection Outside Be aware of your surroundings
Know the area where you are traveling
Stay in groups- There is safety in numbers
Walk in a confident manner
Walk facing traffic
Do not carry too many package
Avoid secluded areas
Avoid showing large amounts of money while out
Do not jog alone at night
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17. Self Protection In your car:
Keep the doors locked at all times-even when driving
Park your car in a well lit area
Do not walk to your car alone, call a security guard
If you get lost, drive to a well lit service station for directions
Never pick up hitchhikers, or be a hitchhiker
If you break down, Open your hood and use flares or a white cloth, wait for help in the car
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18. If you are attacked Three options: Submit to demands of attacker
Flee from attacker
Fight the attacker
Guns
Tear Gas
Hands and Feet
Mental preparedness
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19. Burglary
Burglary is defined as the Unlawful Entry of a structure to commit felony or theft.
Is a Property Crime.
Metropolitan areas have the highest burglary rates.
Many are due to insufficient door and window locks.
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20. Larceny-Theft
Larceny Theft is defined as the unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away from the possessions of another.
Includes:
Shoplifting
Pocket picking
Purse snatching
Bicycle theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
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21. Prevention Measures for the Home
Deadbolt Locks
Window Locks
Burglary Alarms
Improved Lighting
Neighborhood Watch Programs
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22. Neighborhood Watch Programs
Developed in 1972
Consists of:
Community vehicle and foot patrols
Home security Checks
Identification of valuables
Using a video camera or photographs are often very helpful.
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23. If A Crime Occurs You should be able to tell the police the following:
What Happened?
Where?
When?
Who was hurt?
Descriptions of vehicle, persons, and direction of travel
Any weapons involved?
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24. Fire Arm Safety
A handgun bought for protection is six times more likely to kill you, a member of your family or a friend then to kill an intruder.
Many young children are now being harmed from handguns they find in the home.
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25. Guns: Control or No?
Special Permits must be acquired before you can carry a handgun or have one in your car.
Some states of concealed gun laws, it is legal to carry a gun as long as it is in plain view.
Gun ownership entails many responsibilities including storing and cleaning in a safe way.
Handgun registration and licensing could help to prevent some violent crimes.
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26. Guns: Procedures for Safe Handling
Treat Every gun as if it were loaded.
Guns should be stored unloaded and locked in a case or cabinet.
Hunting safety is also important.
Never carry a loaded gun in the car
Keep your finger off the trigger while walking
Learn the laws of your area before hunting
GUNS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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27. Summary Crimes are on the rise. Violent Crimes involve force.
Rape is violent Crime that affect Women as the primary victims.
Rape is a crime of power, not sexual desire.
Self-Protection is important in preventing crimes.
Self Defense is important in ending crimes.
Preventive measures can help to protect against burglary and other crimes.
A person in possession of a gun is responsible for it.
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