SOC 2760 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Homicide, Developmental Disorder

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 2760
• Professor: Stephanie Howells

Document Summary

Reading 1: homicide in canada, 2012 - juristat. Understand the trends and patterns in homicide rather than the statistics. Ages 18-24 homicide group have consistently had the highest rate for more than a decade. Homicide rates were generally highest in the western and northern parts of the country. There was an overall decrease in the number of homicides committed in 2012. Males continue to account for the majority of homicide victims. Canada"s homicide rate remains higher than the majority of its peer countries: ranked fifth highest among the 17 countries most comparable to canada, homicide decreased in almost all provinces and territories. Homicide rates within canada are generally lower or similar to overall averages. Shootings and stabbings continue to be the most common methods to commit homicide. Handguns continue to be the most common type of firearm used in shootings. Gang-related homicides remain stable for third consecutive year.