Chapter 2: Discussion

Some have argued that the rediscovery of crime victims has been a "Mixed Blessing."  What are some of the upsides and what are some of the downsides of the rediscovery?

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Discussion 3

 What kinds of data about white-collar crime and corporate crime are available in the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Crime Victimization Survey?  Why do you think this data is not recorded to the extent of street crime?  How would this information be important? 

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Discussion 4

 Discuss Murder.  Anything you learned from reading the textbook that you think is vital to our understanding. 

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Discussion 5

 Argue that undertaking crime prevention on a governmental level is a more socially responsible approach rather than simply encouraging individuals to incorporate victimization prevention strategies into their everyday lives.  Your ideas can come from Chapters 4 and 5 and, of course, any additional source. 

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Discussion 6

 In what ways can the police better serve the best interest of crime victims? 

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Discussion 7

 On rare occasions, a case involving a crime victim raises significant legal issues that have not yet been resolved by some earlier judicial ruling.  Identify and discuss two recent Supreme Court decisions and their direct effect on crime victims. 

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