crime and law

• What are non-sexual crimes of violence?

  Crimes that result in physical harm without sexual activity
• What is one category of crime in Scotland?

  Non-sexual crimes of violence
• Give an example of a non-sexual crime of violence.

  Murder
• What is another category of crime in Scotland?

  Sexual offences
• What do sexual offences involve?

  Some form of sexual activity
• Give an example of a sexual offence.

  Rape
• What is another category of crime in Scotland?

  Crimes of dishonesty
• What do crimes of dishonesty involve?

  Cheating or deceiving others
• Give an example of a crime of dishonesty.

  Shoplifting
• What has been the trend for non-sexual crimes of violence in Scotland?

  They have been increasing
• By what percentage did non-sexual crimes of violence increase between 2021 and 2022?

  5%
• What has been the trend for crimes of dishonesty in Scotland?

  They have been increasing
• By what percentage were crimes of dishonesty higher in 2022 than in 2021?

  12%
• What is one social cause of crime?

  Peer pressure
• How does peer pressure contribute to crime?

  It influences youth involvement in gangs
• How many young people have joined street gangs in Glasgow?

  3500
• What percentage of gangs are involved in drug dealing?

  About 60%
• What is another social cause of crime?

  Lack of education
• What is the link between education and crime?

  Poor education leads to higher crime rates
• What percentage of men in prison have no qualifications?

  52%
• What percentage of women in prison have no qualifications?

  71%
• How does drug and alcohol misuse lead to crime?

  It can fund addiction or impair judgment
• What percentage of violent crime in Scotland is committed under the influence of alcohol?

  Just under 50%
• What is one economic cause of crime?

  Poverty
• How does poverty relate to crime?

  Poor individuals may turn to crime for survival
• What percentage of Scotland's prison population comes from the poorest 10% of areas?

  Half
• What is another economic cause of crime?

  Unemployment
• What fraction of prisoners were unemployed before entering prison?

  Two-thirds
• How does unemployment relate to crime?

  Unemployed individuals may commit crimes for money
• What is a final economic cause of crime?

  Greed
• What are white-collar criminals?

  People who commit crime for money despite being wealthy
• Give an example of white-collar crime.

  Fraud
• What is one biological cause of crime?

  Brain type
• How does brain type relate to crime?

  Murderers may have underdeveloped emotional areas
• What are psychopathic personality traits?

  Lack of empathy and remorse
• Who is an example of a labeled psychopath?

  Aaron Campbell
• What is another biological cause of crime?

  Genetics
• What is the 'warrior gene' associated with?

  Increased likelihood of aggressive behavior
• How much more likely are people with the warrior gene to commit violent crime?

  13 times
• What is another biological cause of crime?

  Gender