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Why Crimes Go Unreported: Personal and Social Reasons (AC1.2 Criminology)
Social and Cultural Reasons for Unreported Crimes
The second page of the transcript delves into social and cultural reasons that contribute to why do crimes go unreported criminology. These factors often involve broader societal issues and perceptions.
Lack of knowledge about what constitutes a crime or how to report it is a significant factor. This is particularly relevant for complex or emerging crimes such as cybercrime.
Vocabulary: White-collar crimes refer to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes typically committed by business and government professionals.
Media coverage plays a crucial role in public awareness of crimes. The bias in media reporting can lead to certain types of crimes being underreported or ignored.
Highlight: Media tends to focus on high-profile cases like stabbings or murders, often neglecting less sensational crimes such as white-collar offenses.
Public concern, or lack thereof, can influence crime reporting rates. If a particular crime is not causing public concern, it is less likely to be reported.
Example: Changing public attitudes towards cannabis use have led to decreased reporting of this technically illegal activity in many places.
Culture-bound crimes present a unique challenge to crime reporting. These are practices that are illegal in the country but may be seen as customs within certain communities.
Definition: Culture-bound crimes are illegal activities that are accepted or tolerated within specific cultural or community contexts.
Example: Culture bound crime examples include honor killings, female genital mutilation , and forced marriages.
Understanding these social and cultural factors is crucial for addressing the consequences of unreported crime and developing strategies to improve crime reporting rates.
Personal Reasons for Unreported Crimes
The first page of the transcript discusses various personal reasons why certain crimes may go unreported in the UK. These reasons contribute to the "dark figure of crime," which refers to crimes that are not reported to the police or captured by crime surveys.
One significant reason for not reporting crimes is the fear of reprisals. This is particularly common when the victim knows the offender, as in cases of domestic abuse. Victims may worry about further crimes being committed against them as punishment for reporting to the police.
Example: The Rhys Jones murder case illustrates how fear of repercussions can affect crime reporting. A witness known as "Boy M" was granted anonymity in exchange for information, highlighting the importance of protecting informants.
Shame is another personal factor that can prevent crime reporting. Victims of rape or child abuse may be too ashamed to admit what happened to them, leading to underreporting of these serious crimes.
Highlight: Personal reasons for not reporting crime Criminology include fear, shame, and lack of personal impact or interest.
Witness disinterest can also contribute to unreported crimes. People who witness minor offenses like underage smoking, drug use, or disorderly conduct may be unwilling to go through the reporting process.
Example: The informal holiday of Mischief Night, where vandalism occurs the day before Halloween, often goes unreported due to its perceived normalization and lack of personal impact on witnesses.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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David K
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Why Crimes Go Unreported: Personal and Social Reasons (AC1.2 Criminology)
Unreported crimes, known as the "dark figure of crime," are a significant issue in criminology. Personal reasons for not reporting crime Criminology include fear of reprisals, shame, and lack of interest. Social and cultural factors also contribute to why do... Show more
Social and Cultural Reasons for Unreported Crimes
The second page of the transcript delves into social and cultural reasons that contribute to why do crimes go unreported criminology. These factors often involve broader societal issues and perceptions.
Lack of knowledge about what constitutes a crime or how to report it is a significant factor. This is particularly relevant for complex or emerging crimes such as cybercrime.
Vocabulary: White-collar crimes refer to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes typically committed by business and government professionals.
Media coverage plays a crucial role in public awareness of crimes. The bias in media reporting can lead to certain types of crimes being underreported or ignored.
Highlight: Media tends to focus on high-profile cases like stabbings or murders, often neglecting less sensational crimes such as white-collar offenses.
Public concern, or lack thereof, can influence crime reporting rates. If a particular crime is not causing public concern, it is less likely to be reported.
Example: Changing public attitudes towards cannabis use have led to decreased reporting of this technically illegal activity in many places.
Culture-bound crimes present a unique challenge to crime reporting. These are practices that are illegal in the country but may be seen as customs within certain communities.
Definition: Culture-bound crimes are illegal activities that are accepted or tolerated within specific cultural or community contexts.
Example: Culture bound crime examples include honor killings, female genital mutilation , and forced marriages.
Understanding these social and cultural factors is crucial for addressing the consequences of unreported crime and developing strategies to improve crime reporting rates.
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Personal Reasons for Unreported Crimes
The first page of the transcript discusses various personal reasons why certain crimes may go unreported in the UK. These reasons contribute to the "dark figure of crime," which refers to crimes that are not reported to the police or captured by crime surveys.
One significant reason for not reporting crimes is the fear of reprisals. This is particularly common when the victim knows the offender, as in cases of domestic abuse. Victims may worry about further crimes being committed against them as punishment for reporting to the police.
Example: The Rhys Jones murder case illustrates how fear of repercussions can affect crime reporting. A witness known as "Boy M" was granted anonymity in exchange for information, highlighting the importance of protecting informants.
Shame is another personal factor that can prevent crime reporting. Victims of rape or child abuse may be too ashamed to admit what happened to them, leading to underreporting of these serious crimes.
Highlight: Personal reasons for not reporting crime Criminology include fear, shame, and lack of personal impact or interest.
Witness disinterest can also contribute to unreported crimes. People who witness minor offenses like underage smoking, drug use, or disorderly conduct may be unwilling to go through the reporting process.
Example: The informal holiday of Mischief Night, where vandalism occurs the day before Halloween, often goes unreported due to its perceived normalization and lack of personal impact on witnesses.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user