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Instructions
In week 2, you learned about the various ways in which we are made aware of crime and the differentstrengthsand weaknesses of each of these methods of gathering crime statistics. You have also learned about howcrime is defined can impact the overall perceptionand knowledge of crime.
Directions: With the readings from week 1 and 2 in mind, answer each of the following questions. Be sure to fully answer each part of every question.
1. Discuss thedifferent views (I.e., interactionist, consensus, conflict) that influence howcrime is defined. Which do you think is the best definition and why? Your why should be supported with facts.
2. Discusstwo strengths andtwoweaknesses ofeach of the various measures of crime. Which method do you think is best and why?
3. Discuss two ways in which you think we can lessen the dark figure of crime.
4. Based on your answers to questions 1-3, propose a new way in which you thinkcrime data should be collected. * note- this question involves critical thinking and should be your unique idea. You should, however, use course material to back up your thoughts.
Format Directions:
Typed,12 pointfont, double spaced
APA format style (Cover page, in text citations and references)
This should NOT be in flowing prose- you should answer in 1, 2, 3, 4format
