Study Guide Q4 -- Spring 2024

Study Guide Q4 --  Spring 2024  Corrections   CRJU 3311  Understanding Crime P2

Violent Crimes (4):  Robbery Rape Murder Assault

Property Crimes  (4+): Larceny Theft, Burglary, Auto Theft, Arson

Not on quiz:  Sixteen -- Part II offenses --  Simple assault, forgery and Counterfeiting, Fraud, Embezzlement, Stolen Property, Vandalism, Weapons, Prostitution, Sex Offenses (Adultery, fornication, Sodomy), Drug Abuse Violations, Gambling, Offenses Against the Family and Children (Nonviolent cruelty, Desertion, abandonment), Driving Under the Influence, Liquor Laws, Drunkenness, and Disorderly Conduct.

Age at which Violent crime peaks

Age at which property crime peaks

13 to 18-year-olds

Three crime facts regarding African-Americans / Latinos

Strongest predictor of criminality

Chivalry

The chivalry hypothesis

Three demographic factors in which most offenders mirror most victims and one exception

Official law-enforcement data reveals the relationship between income and crime

The weapon of choice for murder

Weapons used in violent crimes  

Technology increased “efficiency” of Corrections, probation, and parole