Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Suspended Sentence, Criminology, Domestic Violence

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2253A/B
• Professor: Peter Chimbos

Document Summary

Funneling effect in the administration of criminal justice in canada. 50% of crimes are not reported to the police. 72% of the crimes reported to the police are cleared by charge police investigate, send criminal to court. Crime trends and patterns in canada: collection of crime statistics and their limitations. 40% canadian women who are serving time in prison b/c of criminal activity related to drugs. Recently a decrease in crime (b/c less people age 15-24) most important factor!!!!!! West (manitoba and saskatchewan) higher crime rates aboriginal people living in manitoba. Crime decreasing except for in aboriginal communities: public perceptions of crime, fear of crime and risk of victimization. Urban areas more likely to be scared -- 70% higher than rural area and if older also more fear of victimization. Actual victimization is higher among the young under 25 years of age (violent criminalization) .