Crime and Society: Violent Crime Discussion

A category of crime involving physical harm to a person, including homicide, attempted murder, robbery, assault, and other serious offenses.

The study of victims of crime, aiming to understand and reduce victimization.

Bullying using electronic means, including social media and online platforms.

A theory suggesting that motivated offenders commit crimes when suitable targets are available and guardianship is absent.

A person or object that is attractive to criminals.

A person, place, or system that prevents a crime or deters potential offenders.

The effects on victims, families, communities, and society as a whole, including material loss, personal harm, and emotional distress.

Methods to help address and prevent bullying behaviors.

A criminal act of causing another's death, either directly or indirectly, through an unlawful action or negligence.

The most serious degree of culpable homicide, often involving premeditation and malice.

The act of causing another person's death, whether intentional or unintentional.

A violent crime involving sexual acts committed against someone's will or without consent.

The killing of multiple people over time (often in a way that is calculated or systematic).

The killing of multiple people in a single, violent event.

The causing of a death that is not considered a criminal offense, often due to factors like negligence or accident.

The documented tendency of sexual assault cases to go unreported. Reasons include victim's perception that the event wasn't sufficiently serious to report or other concerns related to the crime.

A type of serial killer driven by delusions or voices, who often believes they have a special mission or purpose.

A type of serial killer who targets specific people (e.g., prostitutes) based on a belief that they are ridding society of 'undesirables'.

A type of serial killer motivated by pleasure, excitement, or thrills derived from killing.

The experience of being harmed as a result of a crime, which can include physical injury, emotional distress, and financial loss.

Techniques and resources to help prevent online bullying, such as education, reporting mechanisms, and building online safety skills.

Illegal activities conducted by employees or officers in a company for personal or corporate gain. Examples include fraud and embezzlement.

Illegal acts carried out by company employees intending to benefit the corporation's financial performance.

Crimes committed by individuals using their job to commit fraud, embezzlement, or theft. It applies to non-white collar workers.

Use of computer technology or the internet to commit a crime.

Black hats are hackers who use their skills for harm, while white hats use their abilities for good.

Different categories of hackers based on their motives and methods, including white hats (ethical hackers), black hats (malicious hackers), and gray hats (hackers with mixed motives).

Challenges faced by law enforcement in catching and prosecuting cybercriminals who are often highly skilled, technologically advanced, and operate across international borders.

The effectiveness of punishments in preventing cybercrime, which is often debated due to the complex nature of these crimes and the potential for recidivism.

Approaches to prevent cybercrime by minimizing opportunities for criminal behavior, such as primary prevention (fixing environmental conditions), secondary prevention (identifying potential offenders), and tertiary prevention (preventing re-offending).

Preventing cybercrime by addressing the environmental conditions that promote it, such as improving infrastructure, monitoring online activity, and promoting digital literacy.

Identifying potential cybercriminals and intervening before they commit crimes, such as educating youth about online safety, monitoring suspicious activities, and implementing security measures.

Preventing individuals who have already committed cybercrimes from re-offending, such as rehabilitation programs, victim support services, and restorative justice initiatives.

A model emphasizing restitution and community participation to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them back into society, focusing on healing relationships and restoring harmony.

Restorative justice emphasizes social responsibility, meaning the offender's actions affect not just the victim, but the whole community.

Restorative justice aims to rehabilitate offenders, helping them understand the impact of their actions and contributing to their change.

In restorative justice, members of the community play a role in the process, contributing to the offender's reintegration and helping to resolve conflict.

Restorative justice aims to deter future criminal behavior by promoting accountability and fostering remorse in offenders.

Restorative justice aims to minimize stigmatization of offenders, promoting a focus on rehabilitation rather than shaming.

Applying restorative justice principles to white-collar crime can contribute to victim restitution, offender accountability, and a focus on community healing.