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Understanding Crime: Types, Causes, and Impact on Victims

A crime is defined as an act that breaches state or national laws and can be categorized into two main types: felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies include serious offenses such as murder and arson, punishable by severe penalties, while misdemeanors cover lesser offenses like traffic violations. The reasons individuals commit crimes range from poverty to emotional factors. Crime has profound effects on its victims, including physical and emotional harm, leading to significant personal loss. Victim impact statements play a crucial role in the justice system, conveying the crime's consequences.

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Understanding Crime: Types, Causes, and Impact on Victims

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  1. What is a crime? • A crime is an act that violates the laws of the State, or National government.

  2. Two Types of Crime • Felony – a crime punishable by death, or imprisonment for more than one year. • Misdemeanor – a crime punishable by a fine, or imprisonment for less than one year.

  3. Felonies • Arson • Burglary • Distribution of illegal drugs • Grand theft • Rape • Murder • Vandalism of Federal property

  4. Misdemeanors • Traffic violations • Trespassing • Petty theft – under $500 • Public intoxication • Indecent exposure • Driving under the influence • Prostitution

  5. Why do people commit crimes? • Poverty • Anger • Revenge • Survival • Personality

  6. How does crime impact its victims? • Physical harm • Injuries • Emotional harm • Fear, anger, grief (for victims and their families) • Loss of property • Some items are irreplaceable

  7. Victim’s Impact Statement • In some trials, the victim or their family will give statements to the jury that describe how the crime affected their life. • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=A78A449C-17DD-4423-BD69-0101B3D8716C&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

  8. Performance Task • Each group of 2 will be given a card that describes a crime that was committed against you or a member of your family. • You will write a Victim’s Impact Statement describing how the crime affected you physically and emotionally. You will also include the punishment you think the criminal deserves and why you feel that way.

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