Criminology - Unit 1 - 1.1 with correct answers 100% 2024
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Criminology - Unit 1 - 1.1 with correct answers 100% 2024
What is a White Collar Crime - Correct Answer Usually a non-violent crime which is committed by business or individual professionals normally for financial gain. E.g. an accountant defrauding customers.
Types of Victims & Offenders for ...
Criminology - Unit 1 - 1.1 with correct
answers 100% 2024
What is a White Collar Crime - Correct Answer Usually a non-violent crime which is committed by
business or individual professionals normally for financial gain. E.g. an accountant defrauding customers.
Types of Victims & Offenders for WCC - Correct Answer Victims would be wealthy clients with money to
invest or old vulnerable people.
Offenders would be professional individuals or Business Owners.
Level of Public Awareness for WCC - Correct Answer Often an invisible crime which doesn't get a lot of
publicity. The media are more likely to report on murder and more serious crimes than fraud. It's
underreported because people don't realise and wouldn't expect it. It's difficult to prosecute because
they're so complex.
Criminal or Deviant for WWC - Correct Answer More criminal because it involves stealing money from
people which is theft.
Case Study for WWC - Correct Answer Bernie Madoff, fraudster serving 150 years in prison. Had
offences related to a massive Ponzi scheme. He's said to be worth $50,000,000. His multi-billion dollar
company included false trading reports without permission/assistance from the major derivatives firms.
What is Domestic Abuse - Correct Answer Someone being violent to another but they have a close
relationship. E.g. a man abusing his wife. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse
during their lifetime.
Types of Victims & Offenders for DA - Correct Answer Victims are typically women in relationships or
marriages, anyone involved in an intimate relationship can be a victim.
Offenders are usually people who've been brought up wrong or witnessed domestic abuse from a young
age. Or they could be mentally disabled or have issues such as anxiety or depression.
Level of Public Awareness for DA - Correct Answer Quite high due to media focus, there are lots of TV
advertisements and posters around.
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