PSYC3263 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Phishing, Internet Fraud, Welfare Fraud
26 Jun 2018
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DEFINITION OF NON-VIOLENT CRIME
Criminal acts that do not involve violence
or threats of violence: e.g.,
• Theft, fraud, break and enter
• Corporate crime
• Mischief
• Damage to property
• Drug crimes
YOUR TYPICAL NON-VIOLENT OFFENDER
Most have…
Within 3 years of release
from jail, about 7 in 10
non-violent offenders will
be re-arrested for a new
crime
• a prior record of non-violent
offending
• been incarcerated before
• under the age of 34
• at least a high school education
• history of using drugs
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Document Summary
Criminal acts that do not involve violence or threats of violence: e. g. : theft, fraud, break and enter, corporate crime, mischief, damage to property, drug crimes. Most have : a prior record of non-violent offending, been incarcerated before, under the age of 34, at least a high school education, history of using drugs. Within 3 years of release from jail, about 7 in 10 non-violent offenders will be re-arrested for a new crime. Committed with the intent to acquire property without violence or threats. Police clearance rate for property crimes is lower than it is for violent crimes. Increase in police presence is associated with reduction in property crime. At its lowest rate in over 30 years. 10% in other locations (e. g. , schools, sheds, and detached garages) Most frequently stolen items: audio/video equipment (32%) & jewelry (13%) Wright & decker (1994: better locks & home security devices do not deter or pose much of a challenge for the perpetrator.
