Crime in America Crime A crime is something
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Crime in America
Crime • A crime is something one does or fails to do in violation of a law. • Decisions as to what constitutes a crime are made by legislatures. • The goals of law are to protect human rights for all and to regulate human conduct.
Crime Rates • Crime rates tend to be higher in urban areas than suburban areas. • Youths between the ages of 15 -24 commit more violent crime than any other age group. • Males commit almost four times as many crimes as females.
How does crime affects us all… • MONEY!!! • A family of four spends an average of $1500 per year in taxes on crime.
Causes of Crime • Authorities disagree on the causes of crime. • Some suggested reasons: – – – Poverty Permissive courts Unemployment Lack of education Abuse of alcohol and drugs Inadequate police protection Rising population Lack of parental guidance Breakdown in morals Ineffective correctional system Little chance of being caught or punished Influence of television and films
Incarceration • Incarceration- imprisonment by the state. • The United States has the highest incarceration rate of any industrialized nation.
Crime Clock (1996) • • One murder every 27 minutes One forcible rape every 6 minutes One robbery every 59 minutes One aggravated assault every 31 seconds One burglary every 13 seconds One larceny/theft every 4 seconds One motor vehicle theft every 23 seconds
CRIME CLOCK (2005) • CRIME CLOCK
Current Crime Clock • Current Crime Clock
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