Asked by
Jelle Folbert
on Nov 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following statements best reflects the impact of Canada's aging population on crime rates?
A) Crime rates are down because young people today are supervised more than young people in the past.
B) Generally, crime is a young person's pursuit and there are fewer young people.
C) The definitions of crime have changed, so that acts that are committed by youth are not thought of as crimes if committed by older people.
D) Older people get away with more crimes than younger people do, because they are suspected less often.
Aging Population
a demographic trend where the proportion of persons aged 65 and older in the population increases over time.
Crime Rates
Refer to the number of crimes committed per unit of population or given time period, typically used as an indicator of the level of criminal activity in a specific area.
- Evaluate the relationship between demographic transformations and crime statistics.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the relationship between demographic transformations and crime statistics.