1.3 Consequences of unreported crime Flashcards
How many consequences of crime are there?
8
What are the 8 possible consequences of crime?
- Ripple Effect
- Cultural
- Decriminalisation
- Police Prioritisation
- Unrecorded Crime
- Cultural Change
- Legal Change
- Procedural Change
What is the Ripple Effect?
This is when the impact of crime spreads beyond the immediate victim and further affects their family/friends, or the wider community.
What is one example of the Ripple Effect?
Domestic abusers were often abused or witnessed abuse during their childhood, therefore affecting their actions and behaviours in the future because the abuse they endured was not reported and therefore saw it as acceptable.
How do cultural differences affect crime?
In some cultures, some crimes may be seen as accepted, therefore making the crime under-reported and not recognised.
What happened to Kristy Bamu?
- Was brutally beaten and killed by his sister because she believed that he was possessed by ‘bad spirits’ and wanted to protect the other children within the flat.
- Kristy suffered from 130 injuries.
What is a negative impact of the Kristy Bamu case?
- Traumatised family and fear the idea of witchcraft.
What is a positive impact of the Kristy Bamu case?
- Raises awareness when reported.
What is decriminalisation?
When the public lack concern for a crime, it tends to become decriminalised (not seen as a crime) within the community.
What types of crimes tend to be decriminalised?
Victimless crimes such as:
- Prostitution
- Drug abuse
- Piracy
- Vagrancy
- Underage drinking
What are some reasons for the decriminalisation of cannabis in Britain?
- Less harmful than alcohol or cigarettes
- Can earn lots of money of taxes are placed on it
- THC and CBD can reduce cancer growth
- Other medical benefits
What are some reasons against the decriminalisation of cannabis in Britain?
- Young people perceive it as a ‘safe’ drug
- Becomes ‘normalised’ and can affect mental health
- Can trigger schizophrenia in people who have genetic symptoms
- Can be a ‘gateway’ drug
What is police prioritisation?
When the police choose to prioritise certain crimes over others, causing other crimes to not be prioritised and not investigated.
Give one example of an issue that is being prioritised by the police.
Hate crime.
Why are the police prioritising hate crimes?
- Could impact Britain’s future as a tolerant country.
- Children are being verbally abused.
- Some people fear leaving their house.
- Some politicians are creating ‘hostile environments’.
- Prejudice in media can be mirrored within the general public.
