SOC209H5 Study Guide - Donald Marshall, Jr., Wrongfully Accused, R V Marshall
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Annotated bibliography: use apa format for the essay. Crime rates - women in conflict with the law - women are charged with fewer offences then men - and also less serious crimes. That includes: theft under 5,000 (including shop lifting), prostitution, common assault. Number one assault (for eg fighting in the bar), possession of marijuana, trafficking positions - 55% of them are these kinds of charges laid against women. = 55% for theft under, assault level 1, fraud, prostitution and trafficking - significantly charged with fewer violent crimes and less crimes in general. In terms of statistical profile - commonalities there is a history of victimization. Profile of women offenders: history of victimization - 2002 study, 72% sentenced women at a victimization passed. 82% of federally sentenced women were sentenced victimization and 90% of aboriginal women who are in conflict or charged or sentenced have a physical or sexual abuse in their past.
