CJ 141

VICTIMS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

KARMEN CHAPTER 2
In what ways does the crime "clock" mislead?
What is the basic outline of the UCR and what are its limits?
What is the basic outline of the NCVS and what are its limits?
How do most murders get started?
What are some important characteristics of homicide events?
What are the stages of a typical robbery?
What are some important characteristics of robbery events?

(You should be familiar with the definitions of each of the UCR and NCVS crimes on pp. 70-71/54-55)
What is differential risk? Can you give an example? (THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT)
What are some of the problems with comparing crime rates from different countries?
Putting accidents aside, what category of work has the greatest risk of being murdered on the job?
How does lifestyle affect risk?
What are your reactions to the lifetime risk idea?