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A collection of vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture notes on media and crime.
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Media's Role
Shapes public opinion and fear of crime, influences laws and criminal justice policy, and can misrepresent crime frequency/types.
Wedding Cake Model of Justice
Illustrates the layers of the justice system, with serious cases at the top and misdemeanors at the bottom.
Consensus View of Crime
Defines crime as behavior harmful to society.
Conflict View of Crime
Sees crime as defined by powerful groups.
Interactionist View of Crime
Views crime as changing with social norms.
UCR (Uniform Crime Reports)
Official crime reports from law enforcement agencies.
NCVS (National Crime Victimization Survey)
Victimization surveys that include unreported crimes.
Self-Reports
Data collected from offenders about their own criminal activity.
Triangulation
Using multiple methods together to create a more complete crime picture.
Criminal Justice Funnel
Illustrates that many cases do not result in imprisonment, with many dropped or plea bargained.
Rational Choice Theory
Suggests crime is a choice based on a cost-benefit analysis.
Social Disorganization Theory
Argues that weak neighborhoods lead to more crime.
Strain/Anomie Theory
Proposes that crime occurs when individuals face blocked goals.
Differential Association Theory
States that crime is learned through social interactions.
Life Course Theory
Suggests that crime changes throughout an individual's life.
Labeling Theory
Proposes that societal labels can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Broken Windows Policing
Theory that ignoring small crimes leads to larger ones.
Evidence-Based Policing
Policing strategies guided by data and research.
Police Subculture
Refers to the shared values and norms within police departments.
Indigent Defense
Legal assistance provided to those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Plea Bargaining
An agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to avoid trial.
Mass Incarceration
The substantial growth of the prison population since the 1980s, particularly due to the War on Drugs.
Collateral Consequences
The additional penalties that come with having a criminal record.
Sentencing Goals
Purposes of sentencing including deterrence, retribution, rehabilitation, and restoration.