CRIM 012 Quiz: Criminology 9-15-14 (Quiz 2).docx
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Us one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Why are crime rates declining: answer: cultural shift away from violence thus a decline in crack use (the abusers are not using the crack to the extent that they once did) Having the police move into communities and live there. Where to throw out nets to fish , aka setting up a tempting situation and then catching criminals. Violent crime peaked in most cities in 1990"s then began a steady decline. Proportion of household property crime victims (reported 2 or > incidents: decreased 25% in 1993 to 18% 2010. Despite the shooting in chicago on 9/19/13, their violent crimerate has decreased to the level it was back in the 60"s. Decrease in lead levels in environment: stopped putting lead in paint and gasoline. Most warm summer months: kids out of school, people outdoors, homes more vulnerable, the exceptions are muders and robberies which occur most often in december and.
