Crimonology - Why people don't report crime

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What is the definition of the State?

A political structure that imposes and enforces rules over a population within a nation or territory.

(The State is NOT the same as the Government!)

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What are some reasons for not reporting a crime?

  • “How would I report it?”

  • Fear

  • Disinterest

  • “I don’t care“

  • Shock

  • Shame

  • Benefiting from the crime

  • Lack of education/knowledge


PERSONAL REASON

SOCIO-CULTURAL REASON

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What are some Socio-Cultural Reasons that Honour killings wouldn’t be reported?

Honour killings, FGM (Female Genital Mutilation), forced marriage, witchcraft accusations

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Why are cases of Domestic abuse not reported?

Victims often care about the offender and don’t want to prosecute.