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Definition for Wednesday Sept 24

This comprehensive overview covers key violent crime definitions, including assault, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, identity theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, organized crime, and forcible rape. It delves into the complexities surrounding forcible rape, highlighting its underreporting and the fears victims face when considering reporting. Also discussed are robbery characteristics and statistics, revealing the demographic trends and circumstances surrounding these crimes. Gain insights into the prevalence and reporting challenges related to various violent offenses.

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Definition for Wednesday Sept 24

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  1. Definition for Wednesday Sept 24 • 1. Assault • 2. Aggravated Assault • 3. Burglary • 4.Larceny-Theft • 5. Identity Theft • 6. Motor Vehicle Theft • 7. Arson • 8. Organize Crime

  2. Forcible Rape • …the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. • Includes: • Assault or attempt to commit rape by force or threat of force • Excludes: • Assault if victim is male • Statutory rape (without force) • Same-sex rapes • Other sex offenses

  3. Forcible Rape: One of the most underreported violent crimes • Many victims do NOT report because they: • Think the police won’t be able to catch the suspect. • Believe that the police will be unsympathetic. • Want to avoid the embarrassment of publicity. • Fear reprisal by the rapist. • Fear additional “victimization” by court proceedings. • Want to keep family/friends from knowing.

  4. Rate of Reported Rape, 1960–2004

  5. Robbery • …the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. • Excludes: • Pick pocketing • Purse snatching

  6. Robbery • Characteristics of robberies (2004): • Highway (42.8%) • Strong arm (39%) • Gun involved (42%) • Knife involved (8.7%) • Gun discharged (20%) • Robbery rates in 2004 (per 100,000): • Large cities–426.7 • Rural areas–16.7

  7. Robbery • Most of those arrested are: • Male (90%) • Under age 25 (62%) • Minorities (56%) • Targets (2004): • Most are individuals • Banks, gas stations, convenience stores, and other businesses • Residential

  8. Aggravated Assault • …unlawful inflicting of serious injury upon the person of another. • Includes: • Attempted assaults, especially when a deadly weapon is used • The possible use of a gun, knife, or other weapon that could result in serious injury • Excludes: • Simple assaults

  9. Aggravated Assault • 56% clearance rate • Summer months highest number reported • February, November, and December lowest number reported • Most were committed with: • Blunt object 36% • Hands and feet 27.9% • Guns 18.3% • Knives 17.8%

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