Question 1

Historically, Whites are more likely than persons in other racial categories to be arrested for rape, aggravated assault, and all property crimes.

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Historically, in the United States, Whites have been arrested at higher rates than individuals from other racial categories for certain types of crimes, including rape, aggravated assault, and various property crimes, according to arrest data collected and reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in their Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This trend is reflected in the data over various years, although it's important to note that arrest data can be influenced by a variety of factors including reporting practices, law enforcement presence, and societal factors.

Question 2

The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, enacted in 2009, amended the 1990 legislation to include gender, identity bias, and ______.

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The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act expanded the definition of hate crimes to include those motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, and it also included crimes committed by and directed against juveniles under the age of 18.

Question 3

Briefly explain the harm that occurs when crime is racialized.

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Question 4

This group is least likely to be a victim of hate crimes ______.

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Question 5

This system collects state and local data on incidents of human trafficking ______.

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The correct term is "human trafficking reporting system," which accurately describes a system designed to collect data on incidents of human trafficking at state and local levels.

Question 6

Briefly explain the significance of including ethnicity in UCR statistics.

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Question 7

The limitations of arrest and victimization statistics, although important, do not outweigh their value and utility for examining historical and contemporary patterns and trends by race/ethnic categories.

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Arrest and victimization statistics, despite their limitations, are crucial tools for analyzing historical and contemporary patterns and trends across different racial and ethnic groups. They provide valuable data that can help in understanding the dynamics of crime and its impact on various communities, guiding policy-making and interventions.

Question 8

Today, the UCR applies five racial categories in its data collection. They include ______.

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The UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) program, as part of its data collection efforts, recognizes five racial categories: White, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Hispanic is considered an ethnicity, not a race, in this context.

Question 9

Domestic violence victimization (DVV) refers to both fatal and nonfatal incidents that take place.

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Domestic violence victimization encompasses both fatal and nonfatal incidents, including physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse within a domestic setting.

Question 10

The UCR captures multiple offenses that occur during one criminal event.

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The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program uses a "Hierarchy Rule," which means it only records the most serious offense in a single criminal event.

Question 11

Some of the research that relies on crime statistics leads to misperceptions about race and crime. What other entity contributes to these misperceptions by its unbalanced focus on violent crime?

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Question 12

Today, the National Incident-Based Reporting System is the primary source of information on victims of nonfatal violent and property crimes in the United States.

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The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the primary source of information on victims of nonfatal violent and property crimes in the United States, not the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

Question 13

Briefly explain the differences between the race-related data provided by the UCR and the NCVS.

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Question 14

Explain two limitations of the Uniform Crime Reports that relate to studying race and crime.

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Question 15

Briefly explain the historical trends related to lynching. Your answer should define lynching.

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Question 16

Briefly explain two trends related to race and crime in the Uniform Crime Reports data.

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Question 17

Hate crime is more likely to involve crimes against property than crimes against the person.

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Hate crimes are more likely to involve crimes against persons, such as assault or intimidation, rather than crimes against property.

Question 18

What percentage of violent victimizations are reported to the police?

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According to data from various victimization surveys and studies, including those conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics in the United States, less than 50% of violent victimizations are typically reported to the police. Reporting rates vary by type of crime, victim characteristics, and other factors, but overall, a significant portion of violent incidents go unreported.

Question 19

UCR contributors compile information on crimes reported, cleared, persons arrested and ______, and they forward it either to a state UCR program or directly to the FBI.

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UCR contributors compile information on crimes reported, cleared, persons arrested, and law enforcement personnel, which is then forwarded to a state UCR program or directly to the FBI.

Question 20

Which of the following crimes provides the most clear example of a hate crime?

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Hate crimes are criminal acts motivated by bias or prejudice towards particular groups of people. Option B is the most clear example of a hate crime because it involves a group of teenagers targeting a man based on his sexual orientation, which is a key characteristic of hate crimes.

Quiz 2: Extent of Crime and Victimization