SOC229 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Drug User, Indictable Offence, Anomie
13 May 2015
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Module 5: sample and research methodology: many were men. Average age around 24-25 years: criminogenic had quite lengthy criminal records, often involved in robbery. Approximately 12. 5% addicts, 66% illicit drug users: many came from dysfunctional or foster backgrounds or had low socio-economic background. 80% unemployed during robbery: usually serving 9. 37 years. Room spaces for interviews were limited and priority went to lawyers waiting for a room to conduct interviews could take up to 2 months. There may be miscommunication from the penitentiary which delays the interview, eating up limited time. Also, penitentiaries were generally far and inconvenient to travel to. Getting information from hold-up squad officers for the robber"s file allows the interviewer to get honest, truthful answers. Describe the sample and research methodology used in force and fear. Discuss variables that relate to a victim"s decision to report a robbery offence. Debate the advantages and disadvantages of interview research with respect to robbery.
