crime

Question 1

figures for social causes of crime (alchol and drugs)(neutral)

Answer 1

alcohol focus scotland report that 40% of prisoners were drunk at the time of their arrest, with this increasing to 56% of young offenders. 53% f those who come into contact witht the justice system in scotland state that they have an alcohol use disorder with 31% being dependent on it

Question 2

figures for social causes of crime (alchol and drugs)(positive)

Answer 2

drunk and disorderly offences in scotland have fallen 93% in the past 10 years

Question 3

example of social causes of crime(negative)(peer pressure)

Answer 3

murder of kory mccrimmon was a 16 year old stabbed by a 13 year old over £50 and the lawyer said that they were egging each other on

Question 4

figures for social causes of crime (childhood experience) (neutral)

Answer 4

in scotland 45% of prisoners have reported that they havd been physically abused at home, 56% of them have been sweared at humilisted or put down ny an adult at home

Question 5

figures for biological causes of crime (brain development) (neutral)

Answer 5

22% of haste crimes had atleast 1 perpetrator under the age of 18

Question 7

biological causes of crime example 3

Answer 7

hormones such as testosterone and cortisol can induce violent tendencies or urges

Question 8

figures for economic causes of crime (neutral)(poverty)

Answer 8

those who are from a lower socio-economic background are 1.5 times more likely to be involved in violence rather than those in a higher socio-economic background

Question 9

economic causes of crime (strain theory)(neutral)

Answer 9

a sociologist called robert k merton found that if someone cannot meet their needs due to a lack of income they could be driven to crime

Question 10

economic causes of crime (cost of living crisis)(neutral)

Answer 10

there are higher crime levels in castlemilk (a deprived community) compared to newton mearns (an affluent area)

Question 11

what are some social causes of crime

Answer 11

drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, childhood trauma

Question 12

what are bioligcal causes of crime

Answer 12

hormones, brain development

Question 13

what are some impacts of crime on perpetrators

Answer 13

it can impact them psychologically , relationship difficulties/social isolation, and financial issues

Question 14

what are economic causes of crime

Answer 14

poverty, strain theory, cost of living crisis

Question 16

figures for impacts on perpetrators (psychologically)(neutral)

Answer 16

the scottish goverment showed data that around 16%of the prison population experiece symptoms of anxiety and around 18% experience depression

Question 17

examples for impacts on perpetrators (relationships and social isolation)(neutral)

Answer 17

social isolation from family friends, for example younger perpetrators are sent to HMP YOI Polmont or Stirling

Question 18

figures for impacts on perpetrators (financial issues)(neutral)

Answer 18

those who have a criminal conviction are unlikely to move above the bottom 20% of earners

Question 19

what are some impacts on victims

Answer 19

mental health, physical injuries, and jobs and money

Question 20

example for impact on victims (physical injurues)(neutral)

Answer 20

ian gilles was hit by a drunk driver in Stepps, and was left with chronic pain unable to work or cycle.

Question 21

figures for impact on victims (financial) (neutral)

Answer 21

20% of domestic abuse victims take up to one month off of work with 2% of victims losing their jobs because of the time taken

Question 22

examples for impact on victims families(mentally)(neutral)

Answer 22

The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) have said that families experience emotional distress as the perpetrator misses family events and milestones

Question 23

what are some impacts on families

Answer 23

mental health, money/funeral costs

Question 24

figures for impact on victims families(money/funeral costs)(neutral)

Answer 24

the average cost of a basic funeral costing around £4000. and if like ian gillers and you are not able to return to work, your family needs to consider how this loss of income is covered

Question 25

what is some of the impacts on communities (including what people)

Answer 25

unsafe feeling even at home, ostracised by peers at school, financial insurance costs(women, disabled people, those who are BAME, those living in areas of deprivation,and LGBTQ+)

Question 26

figures for impact on communities (safety)(neutral)

Answer 26

only 66% of women feel safe alone at night in their local area, compared to 79% of men. only 65% of disabled people feel safe alone at night in their local area only 64% of those living in deprived areas feel safe alone at night, compared to 79% percent (scottish average)

Question 27

examples for impact on communities (financial) (neutral)

Answer 27

the Social Market Foundation said that living in an area with high crime rates could mean that you are paying more for the same level of coverage. the fraser of allander institute said thhat peple in high crime rate areas fell financial costs as they pay for extra security

Question 28

what are some of the impacts on a wider society

Answer 28

money and buisnesses , can also remove funding from nhs since money and funding is directed more towards police and detectives

Question 29

figured for impact on wider society (money) (neutral)

Answer 29

the scottish government allocated around £4 billion for criminal justice in 2024/25 with education being £4.9 billion. within this the policing budget was increased to 5.6%

Question 30

figures for impact on wider society (buisness) (neutral)

Answer 30

FootAsykum Silverburn closed due to the losses experienced by the branch and 15 poeple lost their job. one worker pled guilty to a £29000 theft charge.