Unsafe Streets & What to do w/Crime & Full Jails

What amount did the federal government announce it would spend to address guns and gang violence in Canada?
A) $100 million
B) $250 million
C) $480 million
D) $1 billion

C) $480 million

What was the primary condition set by the federal government regarding the use of the funds allocated to combat guns and gang violence?
A) Funds must be used for police training
B) Funds cannot be spent on police
C) Funds must be used for community events
D) Funds must be matched by local government

B) Funds cannot be spent on police

In the study conducted in Lloydminster, what was found about the nature of gun and gang violence in the city?
A) It was a significant and ongoing problem
B) There were no gangs present in the city
C) The problem was mostly due to transient gang members passing through
D) The violence was primarily related to drug trafficking

C) The problem was mostly due to transient gang members passing through

What was one of the community-driven solutions proposed for the funding received in Lloydminster?
A) Increased police presence
B) Extended hours for the youth center
C) Construction of a new police station
D) Establishment of a new gang task force

B) Extended hours for the youth center

According to the discussion, what is a significant reason why crime statistics may not accurately reflect the true level of crime?
A) Police are underreporting crimes
B) Many crimes go unreported by victims
C) Crime rates are inflated by media coverage
D) Statistics Canada only counts violent crimes

B) Many crimes go unreported by victims

What type of crime is considered more accurately reported than others, according to the discussion?
A) Homicide
B) Theft
C) Vandalism
D) Drug offenses

A) Homicide

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in violent incidents on public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A) Increased police presence
B) More people using public transit
C) Homeless individuals using the subway as shelter
D) A rise in gang activity

C) Homeless individuals using the subway as shelter

What was the response of city officials to the rise in violent incidents on public transit?
A) Increase in public awareness campaigns
B) Flooding the area with police presence
C) Closing down subway stations
D) Reducing transit fares

B) Flooding the area with police presence

What is one of the underlying issues contributing to violence on public transit, as mentioned in the discussion?
A) Increased gang activity
B) Lack of public transportation options
C) Mental health and substance abuse issues
D) High crime rates in surrounding neighborhoods

C) Mental health and substance abuse issues

What is a common misconception about the relationship between crime rates and public perception, as discussed in the lecture?
A) Crime rates are always accurate reflections of safety
B) Increased police presence guarantees safety
C) Crime rates can drop while public fear increases
D) All crimes are reported and recorded

C) Crime rates can drop while public fear increases

What emotional impact is commonly felt by victims of burglary, even if nothing of great value is taken?
A) Relief
B) Personal violation and loss of safety
C) Indifference
D) Happiness

B) Personal violation and loss of safety

How does sexual assault typically affect victims' attitudes towards personal intimacy?
A) It has no effect
B) It enhances their intimacy
C) It fundamentally changes their ability to get close to others
D) It makes them more trusting

C) It fundamentally changes their ability to get close to others

What was the federal government's response to the issue of guns and gang violence in Canada? A) Increase police funding
B) Spend $480 million on community-driven solutions
C) Implement stricter gun laws
D) Create a national task force

B) Spend $480 million on community-driven solutions

What approach did New York City take regarding the illegal drug trade about 30 years ago?
A) Stomp out the drug trade completely
B) Take drug dealing indoors to reduce street violence
C) Legalize all drugs
D) Increase penalties for drug offenses

B) Take drug dealing indoors to reduce street violence

What is one of the consequences of crime on neighborhoods, as discussed in the lecture?
A) Increased property values
B) Improved community engagement
C) Reduced habitability and safety for residents
D) More recreational spaces

C) Reduced habitability and safety for residents

What is a common misconception about the relationship between poverty and crime?
A) All crime is committed by poor people
B) Rich people do not commit crimes
C) Poverty is the only cause of crime
D) Crime rates are higher in wealthy neighborhoods

A) All crime is committed by poor people

What was the outcome for the two young men involved in the murder of Pamela George?
A) They were acquitted
B) They were convicted of murder
C) They were convicted of manslaughter and received short sentences
D) They were never caught

C) They were convicted of manslaughter and received short sentences

What does the term "revolving door justice" refer to in the context of the criminal justice system?
A) Quick trials for all offenders
B) The frequent release and re-arrest of offenders
C) The process of locking up all offenders
D) The ability to appeal convictions easily

B) The frequent release and re-arrest of offenders

What is one of the challenges in addressing crime through a root causes approach?
A) It is easy to measure success
B) It often overlooks the role of privilege in crime
C) It guarantees a reduction in crime rates
D) It focuses solely on violent crime

B) It often overlooks the role of privilege in crime

What is a significant issue with the current bail system in Canada, as discussed in the lecture?
A) It is too lenient for all offenders
B) It does not consider the risk of reoffending
C) It allows for immediate release of all offenders
D) It often leads to innocent people being held in jail

D) It often leads to innocent people being held in jail

What was the initial problem encountered by the researcher regarding data collection?
A) The data was too complex to analyze
B) Court clerks were not filling in necessary information
C) The data was lost
D) The research was not approved

B) Court clerks were not filling in necessary information

What was the main focus of the researcher’s dissertation?
A) The effectiveness of police training
B) The impact of crime on community trust
C) The relationship between poverty and crime
D) The history of crime in Canada

B) The impact of crime on community trust

What did the Conservative government promise in their platform regarding crime?
A) To get tough on crime with tougher sentences
B) To reduce the number of police
C) To legalize certain drugs
D) To increase funding for rehabilitation programs

A) TO get tough on crime with tougher sentences

How many specific commitments did the Conservative government make in their platform aimed at getting tough on crime?
A) 183
B) 59
C) 399
D) 311

B) 59

What was the outcome of the Conservative government's efforts to increase incarceration rates during Stephen Harper's time in office?
A) Incarceration rates increased significantly
B) Incarceration rates decreased
C) Incarceration rates remained stable
D) Incarceration rates became the highest in history

C) Incarceration rates remained stable

What was one of the reasons given for the lack of change in incarceration rates despite new laws?
A) Increased crime rates
B) The government did not enforce the laws
C) The laws were not effectively implemented
D) The public did not support the changes

C) The laws were not effectively implemented

What was the public reaction to the street racing incidents in British Columbia?
A) Indifference
B) Outrage and calls for tougher laws
C) Support for street racing
D) Calls for legalization of street racing

B) Outrage and calls for tougher laws

What was the maximum penalty established under Quanto's Law for intentionally harming a service animal?
A) 1 year in prison
B) 3 years in prison
C) 5 years in prison
D) 10 years in prison

C) 5 years on prison

What was a significant issue with the implementation of Quanto's Law?
A) It was too lenient
B) It was too difficult to understand
C) It was never enforced
D) It led to unintended consequences for innocent individuals

D) It led to unintended consequences for innocent individuals

What was the effect of the mandatory minimum sentences introduced by the Harper government?
A) They increased the number of people incarcerated for minor offenses
B) They reduced crime rates significantly
C) They had no impact on sentencing practices
D) They were universally accepted by the public

A) They increased the number of people incarcerated for minor offenses

What was the primary criticism of the root causes approach to crime?
A) It is too expensive to implement
B) It does not address the immediate needs of victims
C) It assumes that poverty is the sole cause of crime
D) It is too focused on punishment

C) It assumes that poverty is the sole cause of crime

What was the incarceration rate in Canada when Stephen Harper took office?
A) 100 per 100,000
B) 137.2 per 100,000
C) 150 per 100,000
D) 200 per 100,000

B) 137.2 per 100,000

What was one of the outcomes of the changes in the bail system discussed in the lecture?
A) Increased public safety
B) More people being held in jail without conviction
C) Decreased crime rates
D) More funding for police

B) More people being held in jail without conviction

What was the effect of the changes in the law regarding dangerous driving in British Columbia? A) Increased penalties for all driving offenses
B) A decrease in dangerous driving incidents
C) A decrease in the average sentence for dangerous driving
D) No significant change in driving behavior

C) A decrease in the average sentence for dangerous driving

What was one of the unintended consequences of the Harper government's tough-on-crime policies?
A) Increased public trust in the justice system
B) A focus on rehabilitation programs
C) A decrease in the number of people incarcerated
D) A rise in violent crime rates

D) A rise in violent crime rates