SOC 371 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Larceny, Forcible Entry, Burglary
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Review sheet - section 2: general questions from the documentary, girlhood. Prostitute/drug-using mother, don"t get any help from her family. Moved to foster home (never had anyone check on her) Tried to run away from the system. Strong attachment to her mother until her mother"s death shortly after her release. Was easily able to reintegrate with the system"s help. Raped at (around) 11 and wasn"t reported to the police. Drug abuse violations is the crime that accounts for the largest percentage of arrests every year. Number of crimes that are cleared given to the court . If someone is arrested for crime, charged, and case turned over to prosecution. (charged but not convicted) Violent crimes have higher clearance rates than property crimes. Violent crimes reported more often than property crime. (ex. whites victimize whites/ blacks victimize blacks/ hispanics victimize hispanics) When we can make determination, violent crime victims often know/knew offender. (homicide/rape)
