Question 1

According to the Critical Issues in Canadian Criminal Justice box in Chapter 4, what is one of main the reasons there are such a large number of unfounded sexual assault complaints?

Accepted Answer

Police culture is identified as a significant reason for the high number of unfounded sexual assault complaints, as it can influence the way complaints are received, interpreted, and investigated.

Question 2

What violent crime is least likely to be reported to the police?

Accepted Answer

Sexual assault is the least likely to be reported to the police due to various factors including stigma, fear of not being believed, and the personal and sensitive nature of the crime.

Question 3

In what year was the cutoff point of $5,000 established for the two separate offences "theft over $5,000" (non-motor vehicle) and "theft under $5,000" (non-motor vehicle)?

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Question 4

In 2014, compared to 45 percent of those who were NOT sexually assaulted, what percentage of victims of sexual assault had confidence in the police?

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Question 5

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of weapons violations offences increase in 2017?

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Question 6

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000), of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percent resulted in charges being laid?

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Question 7

In 2017, approximately how many incidents of motor vehicle theft were reported to the police?

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In 2017, approximately 85,000 incidents of motor vehicle theft were reported to the police.

Question 8

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of other Criminal Code offences increase in 2017?

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Question 9

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of administration of justice violations offences increase in 2017?

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The total number of administration of justice violations offences increased from 12,500 in 2016 to 13,000 in 2017, an increase of 500 offences. This represents an increase of 500 / 12,500 * 100 = 4%.

Question 10

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000), of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percent were discontinued by the victim?

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According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000), 34 percent of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police were discontinued by the victim.

Question 11

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), what percentage of all break-ins were reported to the police?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), 50 percent of all break-ins were reported to the police.

Question 12

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of child pornography offences increase in 2017?

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Question 13

In 2017, what percentage of all police-reported crime in Canada was classified as other Criminal Code offences?

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Question 14

How many estimated sexual assaults occur annually?

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Estimates suggest that over 600,000 sexual assaults occur annually in the United States alone, according to data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and other sources. This figure highlights the significant issue of sexual violence.

Question 15

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000) of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percentage were classified as unfounded?

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Question 16

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), what percentage of all sexual assault incidents were NOT reported to the police?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) on Victimization, about 83 percent of all sexual assault incidents were not reported to the police. This highlights a significant gap in the reporting of such incidents, often due to factors like fear of retaliation, belief that the police would not do anything to help, and the personal nature of the incident.

Question 17

In 2007, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated the direct and indirect financial costs of motor vehicle theft to consumers, police, insurance companies, and governments was?

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In 2007, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated that the direct and indirect financial costs of motor vehicle theft to consumers, police, insurance companies, and governments were in excess of $1 billion annually. This high figure accounts for various factors including the cost of stolen vehicles, increased insurance premiums, and the resources expended by law enforcement to combat vehicle theft.

Question 18

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000), what percentage of cases remained unsolved three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police?

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According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000), 27 percent of cases remained unsolved three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police.

Question 19

In 2016, what percentage of all property crimes included incidents of theft under $5,000?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, incidents of theft under $5,000 made up almost 43 percent of all property crimes.

Question 20

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), what percentage of all sexual assault incidents were reported to the police?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS), 5 percent of all sexual assault incidents were reported to the police.

Quiz 4: Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

According to the Critical Issues in Canadian Criminal Justice box in Chapter 4, what is one of main the reasons there are such a large number of unfounded sexual assault complaints?

What violent crime is least likely to be reported to the police?

In what year was the cutoff point of $5,000 established for the two separate offences "theft over $5,000" (non-motor vehicle) and "theft under $5,000" (non-motor vehicle) ?

In 2014, compared to 45 percent of those who were NOT sexually assaulted, what percentage of victims of sexual assault had confidence in the police?

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of weapons violations offences increase in 2017?

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000) , of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percent resulted in charges being laid?

In 2017, approximately how many incidents of motor vehicle theft were reported to the police?

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of other Criminal Code offences increase in 2017?

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of administration of justice violations offences increase in 2017?

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000) , of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percent were discontinued by the victim?

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) , what percentage of all break-ins were reported to the police?

Compared to 2016, by what percentage did the total number of child pornography offences increase in 2017?

In 2017, what percentage of all police-reported crime in Canada was classified as other Criminal Code offences?

How many estimated sexual assaults occur annually?

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000) of cases "solved" three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police, what percentage were classified as unfounded?

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) , what percentage of all sexual assault incidents were NOT reported to the police?

In 2007, the Insurance Bureau of Canada estimated the direct and indirect financial costs of motor vehicle theft to consumers, police, insurance companies, and governments was?

According to Du Mont and Myhr (2000) , what percentage of cases remained unsolved three years after women in Ontario reported their sexual assault to the police?

In 2016, what percentage of all property crimes included incidents of theft under $5,000?

According to the 2014 General Social Survey (GSS) , what percentage of all sexual assault incidents were reported to the police?