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<p>Crimes can only be investigated and solved if they are reported to the police. There are many reasons why crime is not reported. For exa

Personal Reasons for Unreported Crime

This section delves into the personal factors that prevent individuals from reporting crimes, particularly focusing on fear, shame, and disinterest as primary deterrents.

Example: In cases of domestic abuse, victims often remain silent due to emotional attachment to their abusers or fear of homelessness.

Highlight: Fear of reprisal in the workplace and other settings can significantly impact crime reporting decisions.

Quote: "Male victims of abuse may be particularly embarrassed" - highlighting how gender stereotypes affect reporting rates.

Vocabulary: Culture-bound crime refers to criminal activities that may be considered acceptable within certain cultural or religious contexts.


<p>Crimes can only be investigated and solved if they are reported to the police. There are many reasons why crime is not reported. For exa

Social and Cultural Barriers to Crime Reporting

The complexity of modern crime and social attitudes significantly influence reporting behaviors. This section examines how social and cultural factors affect crime reporting rates.

Definition: Perceived victimless crimes are offenses where the harm isn't immediately apparent or where both parties appear to consent.

Example: White-collar crimes often go unreported due to their complex nature and the difficulty in detecting fraudulent transactions.

Highlight: Lack of knowledge about legal procedures and reporting mechanisms creates significant barriers to crime reporting.

Quote: "People may not be aware that a particular action is against the law and so they do not consider reporting it."


<p>Crimes can only be investigated and solved if they are reported to the police. There are many reasons why crime is not reported. For exa

Social and Cultural Impediments to Crime Reporting

The complexity of modern crime and social awareness significantly impact reporting behaviors. Many potential crimes go unreported due to knowledge gaps and social perceptions.

Vocabulary: White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crime typically committed by business and government professionals.

Example: Online harassment often goes unreported because victims may not know the proper reporting procedures or relevant authorities.

Highlight: Perceived victimless crimes, such as vagrancy and prostitution, often go unreported due to public sympathy or indifference.


<p>Crimes can only be investigated and solved if they are reported to the police. There are many reasons why crime is not reported. For exa

Understanding Crime Reporting Fundamentals

The concept of unreported crime forms a crucial part of criminological study, focusing on incidents that never reach official statistics. This section explains the fundamental requirements for crime recording and introduces the concept of the dark figure of crime.

Definition: The dark figure of crime refers to criminal activities that remain unreported and unrecorded in official statistics.

Highlight: For a crime to be officially recorded, it must meet four essential criteria: it must be illegal, someone must be aware of it, it must be reported, and law enforcement must record it.

Example: A person might be unaware they're a victim of identity theft, preventing the crime from being reported and investigated.



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Criminology

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Oct 29, 2025

4 pages

Why People Don't Report Crimes: Exploring Social and Personal Reasons

Unreported crimes remain a significant challenge in criminal justice, driven by various personal, social, and cultural factors that deter victims from seeking help.

  • Personal reasons for not reporting crime include fear of reprisal, shame, and emotional attachments to perpetrators
  • Social... Show more


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Personal Reasons for Unreported Crime

This section delves into the personal factors that prevent individuals from reporting crimes, particularly focusing on fear, shame, and disinterest as primary deterrents.

Example: In cases of domestic abuse, victims often remain silent due to emotional attachment to their abusers or fear of homelessness.

Highlight: Fear of reprisal in the workplace and other settings can significantly impact crime reporting decisions.

Quote: "Male victims of abuse may be particularly embarrassed" - highlighting how gender stereotypes affect reporting rates.

Vocabulary: Culture-bound crime refers to criminal activities that may be considered acceptable within certain cultural or religious contexts.


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Social and Cultural Barriers to Crime Reporting

The complexity of modern crime and social attitudes significantly influence reporting behaviors. This section examines how social and cultural factors affect crime reporting rates.

Definition: Perceived victimless crimes are offenses where the harm isn't immediately apparent or where both parties appear to consent.

Example: White-collar crimes often go unreported due to their complex nature and the difficulty in detecting fraudulent transactions.

Highlight: Lack of knowledge about legal procedures and reporting mechanisms creates significant barriers to crime reporting.

Quote: "People may not be aware that a particular action is against the law and so they do not consider reporting it."


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Social and Cultural Impediments to Crime Reporting

The complexity of modern crime and social awareness significantly impact reporting behaviors. Many potential crimes go unreported due to knowledge gaps and social perceptions.

Vocabulary: White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crime typically committed by business and government professionals.

Example: Online harassment often goes unreported because victims may not know the proper reporting procedures or relevant authorities.

Highlight: Perceived victimless crimes, such as vagrancy and prostitution, often go unreported due to public sympathy or indifference.


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Understanding Crime Reporting Fundamentals

The concept of unreported crime forms a crucial part of criminological study, focusing on incidents that never reach official statistics. This section explains the fundamental requirements for crime recording and introduces the concept of the dark figure of crime.

Definition: The dark figure of crime refers to criminal activities that remain unreported and unrecorded in official statistics.

Highlight: For a crime to be officially recorded, it must meet four essential criteria: it must be illegal, someone must be aware of it, it must be reported, and law enforcement must record it.

Example: A person might be unaware they're a victim of identity theft, preventing the crime from being reported and investigated.

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

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Brad T

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

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Elisha

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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️

Thomas R

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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades

Brad T

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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend

Aubrey

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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀

Marco B

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!

Paul T

iOS user