SOCL 3510 Lecture : SOCL 3510 Stevenson 06072016 W/ Lecture Notes
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Fbi identifies 4 crimes as part i index crimes (violent: criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery (is of a person/not a structure, aggravated assault. Fbi identifies 4 crimes as part i index crimes (property: larceny, burglary (is of a structure/ not a person, vehicle theft, arson. In total there are 8 part i index crimes! Forcible rape: rape by force, definition carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will, attempts to commit forcible rape (attempt is included in index, definition assaults or attempts to forcibly rape. However: if strong arm occurs, simple assault can become aggravated assault depending on the extent of the injuries. So that we can estimate frequency (how often do certain crimes occur) So that we can discern if certain groups are more likely to be involved as victims or offenders. Note: the two variables most related to crime for offending and victimization are gender and age.
