SOCI225 C4

What is the 'dark figure of crime'?

The dark figure of crime refers to the amount of unreported crime that is not captured in official statistics.

What are some reasons people may not report a crime?

Reasons include: the crime being too minor, no one getting hurt, or it being a personal or private matter.

What is one reason people do report a crime?

Insurance reasons, as victims may want to file claims for damages.

What demographic is more likely to be victimized according to victimization surveys?

Young people are more likely to be victimized.

What challenges do victimization surveys face in terms of sample size?

Members of racialized groups and vulnerable populations are often difficult to access and interview.

What is 'telescoping' in the context of victimization surveys?

Telescoping is when respondents unintentionally remember prior incidents that occurred outside the survey timeframe.

What is 'memory fade' in victimization surveys?

Memory fade occurs when respondents unintentionally forget incidents that happened within the survey timeframe.

What is a limitation of self-report surveys?

Respondents may lie or feel fear about answering truthfully.

What is 'good kid syndrome' in self-report surveys?

Good kid syndrome refers to the tendency of individuals who have committed a crime to provide more detail about a single incident while omitting multiple offenses.