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Ch4WebActivity-UnderstandingSocialProblems.pdf
1/18/24, 2:54 PM Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
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Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
Due Feb 21 by 11:59pm Points 40 Submitting a text entry box, a media recording, or a file upload
Start Assignment
Sex Trafficking
Conduct an internet search on Sex Trafficking. Here are useful websites and links for information, videos and documentaries. Warning: Some information, scenes, situations and language are graphic and maybe unsettling. After conducting your internet search Respond to the following questions:
1. What actions do you think the government should take to stop sex trafficking? 2. What form of punishment do you recommend for those who are involved in this criminal
activity? 3. What do you think would be effective means of preventing sex trafficking?
https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking (https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking) FBI Information on Sex Trafficking
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states) National Human Trafficking Hotline and Resources
In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bMcOTjjiIs)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bMcOTjjiIs) In Plain Sight - Trailer
In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MeBhjjugE)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MeBhjjugE)
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In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (Virginia)
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking -- Overview (https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=tK3iZuyW-fQ&list=PLGU615q8gq9zF_JAppvRj9Onn7wB2L443)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK3iZuyW-fQ&list=PLGU615q8gq9zF_JAppvRj9Onn7wB2L443) and https://www.fcps.edu/node/32026 (https://www.fcps.edu/node/32026) Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking- Overview *** This is part of a 14 part series from Fairfax Co. Public Schools and includes a Parent Guide
Sex Trafficking Survivor Tells Her Harrowing Story | Megyn Kelly TODAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPJhopL6cvs)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPJhopL6cvs) Megyn Kelly talk show featuring Sex Trafficking Survivor
I am Jane Doe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIdbffd2O0&t=4258s)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIdbffd2O0&t=4258s) I am Jane Doe – Documentary discussing legal issues and court case on internet and advertisements on Backpage website.
I AM JANE DOE Trailer (2017) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBVrFf08vM)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBVrFf08vM) Trailer for I am Jane Doe
https://gozoe.org/movies/ (https://gozoe.org/movies/) Listing of movie trailers focused on Sex Trafficking
1/18/24, 2:54 PM Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
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Canvas Web Activities must be completed by the posted deadline listed on the syllabus.
To obtain any points, the student must complete/submit the activity on Canvas by the posted deadline in the syllabus. It will not be accepted late under any circumstances. You will not be able to access the activities after the posted deadline. At a minimum…. Responses to activities should be at least THREE fully detailed paragraphs. Each paragraph should have at least 6-8 sentences. They should be well thought out, organized, clearly presented and checked for basic spelling and grammar. I am looking to see that you fully understand and can apply the course concepts. REMEMBER…. MINIMAL EFFORT EQUALS MINIMAL GRADE (20-30 POINTS). IF YOU WISH TO EARN THE MAXIMUM POINTS, YOU MUST SHOW MAXIMUM EFFORT AND MASTERY OF THE COVERED CONCEPTS AND MATERIALS. (Basic grading rubric: Below Expectations: 0-10 points, Needs Improvement: 11-20 points, Meets Expectations: 21- 30 points, Exceeds Expectations: 31-40 points.) A more detailed rubric will be posted on Canvas. Points will be deducted for not meeting the basic requirements. Please do not procrastinate.
Quiz_Ch4ReviewQuiz-MooneySocialProblems.pdf
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 1/8
Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems Started: Jan 18 at 2:53pm
Quiz Instructions
1 ptsQuestion 1
Which of the following is an example of a transnational crime?
A father who lost custody of his child abducts the child and takes him or her to another country.
A citizen of Mexico illegally crosses the U.S. border in search of employment.
An international child pornography ring offers online videos of children being sexually abused.
A U.S. criminal flees to South America to avoid arrest and criminal prosecution.
1 ptsQuestion 2
The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for commercial sex or
labor service is called
human trafficking.
chattel slavery.
indenture.
vice crime.
1 ptsQuestion 3
Clearance rates reflect
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 2/8
cases in which an arrest and official charge have been made and turned over to the courts.
cases in which an arrest has been made but the prosecutor decided not to officially charge the suspect.
when an offender has been found guilty by a jury verdict.
percentages of cases in which the individual officially charged with a crime has been found not guilty by a judge or jury.
1 ptsQuestion 4
A shortcoming of the statistics in the Uniform Crime Reports is that
many incidents of crime are not reported to police.
they provide more information about crime victims than offenders.
individuals may exaggerate the number of crimes they have committed.
it is difficult to distinguish criminals from non-criminals because virtually every adult has engaged in some type of criminal activity.
1 ptsQuestion 5
Self-report offender surveys compensate for some shortcomings of official statistics because self-report
offender surveys
include crimes that were committed but may not have resulted in arrest or conviction.
provide detailed information about crime victims.
focus only on prisoners.
may reflect what police are doing rather than what criminals are doing.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 3/8
1 ptsQuestion 6
Josh was arrested for shoplifting. His mother was very angry and screamed at him that he would turn
out just like his criminal father. If Josh does engage in further stealing, which theory does this fit?
Conflict
Labeling
Strain
Conflict
1 ptsQuestion 7
The FBI identifies eight ______________ as the most serious crimes in the United States. These are
also called street crimes.
vice crimes
status offenses
index offenses
misdemeanors
1 ptsQuestion 8
The Sandy Hook Elementary School killings in which 20 first grade students and six staff members
were killed was an example of
serial murder.
mass murder.
aggravated assault.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
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acquaintance murder.
1 ptsQuestion 9
Which of the following is classified as larceny?
Shoplifting
Arson
Rape
Gambling
1 ptsQuestion 10
Vice crimes are illegal activities that
most of the public do not believe are morally wrong.
include the legal requirement of malicious intent.
are victimless in that they have no complaining party.
people engage in for recreation or sex, not profit.
1 ptsQuestion 11
Crimes committed by individuals in the course of their employment are referred to as
vice crimes.
occupational crimes.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
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employee crimes.
status crimes.
1 ptsQuestion 12
Which of the following is an example of a status offense?
Truancy
Shoplifting
Computer hacking
Credit card fraud
1 ptsQuestion 13
Over the last decade, rates of female criminality have
overtaken the rates of male criminality.
increased.
stayed the same.
decreased slightly.
1 ptsQuestion 14
Which of the following statements is true?
Men are more likely to commit crimes than women.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
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Women are more likely to commit crimes than men.
Men and women commit crimes at about the same rate.
At younger ages, women commit more crimes and at older ages, men commit more crimes.
1 ptsQuestion 15
The term “racial profiling” refers to the practice of
rapists targeting victims on the basis of race.
law enforcement investigating suspects on the basis of their race.
targeting minorities for violent crimes to instill fear in minority populations.
sentencing criminals based on race.
1 ptsQuestion 16
The crime prevention event which brings together local groups in outdoor events to bring awareness to
neighborhood problems is
The Perry Preschool Project.
Weed and Seed.
MAD DADS.
National Night Out.
1 ptsQuestion 17
The principle of deterrence is based on the assumption that
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
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offenders act spontaneously when committing crime.
individuals who commit crimes will continue to commit more crimes, even after serving time in prison.
“get-tough” policies will result in other social problems.
potential offenders weigh the costs and benefits of their actions.
1 ptsQuestion 18
Advocates of rehabilitation argue
recidivism can best be reduced by placing the offender in prison so she or he is unable to commit further crimes.
research shows incarceration deters crime.
criminal behavior can be reduced by changing the criminal.
incarceration is more cost effective than probation or parole.
1 ptsQuestion 19
Proponents of ______________ think that recidivism can best be reduced by placing offenders in
prison so that they are unable to commit further crimes.
incapacitation
parole
capital punishment
rehabilitation
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
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Not saved
1 ptsQuestion 20
Capital punishment refers to
government taking the life of a person as punishment for a crime.
any physical type of punishment.
any punishment by federal authorities.
monetary fines as a type of punishment.
Submit Quiz
Ch4WebActivity-UnderstandingSocialProblems.pdf
1/18/24, 2:54 PM Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/assignments/13872027?module_item_id=44413978 1/3
Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
Due Feb 21 by 11:59pm Points 40 Submitting a text entry box, a media recording, or a file upload
Start Assignment
Sex Trafficking
Conduct an internet search on Sex Trafficking. Here are useful websites and links for information, videos and documentaries. Warning: Some information, scenes, situations and language are graphic and maybe unsettling. After conducting your internet search Respond to the following questions:
1. What actions do you think the government should take to stop sex trafficking? 2. What form of punishment do you recommend for those who are involved in this criminal
activity? 3. What do you think would be effective means of preventing sex trafficking?
https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking (https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/human-trafficking) FBI Information on Sex Trafficking
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/states) National Human Trafficking Hotline and Resources
In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bMcOTjjiIs)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bMcOTjjiIs) In Plain Sight - Trailer
In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MeBhjjugE)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MeBhjjugE)
1/18/24, 2:54 PM Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/assignments/13872027?module_item_id=44413978 2/3
In Plain Sight: Human Trafficking (Virginia)
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking -- Overview (https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=tK3iZuyW-fQ&list=PLGU615q8gq9zF_JAppvRj9Onn7wB2L443)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK3iZuyW-fQ&list=PLGU615q8gq9zF_JAppvRj9Onn7wB2L443) and https://www.fcps.edu/node/32026 (https://www.fcps.edu/node/32026) Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking- Overview *** This is part of a 14 part series from Fairfax Co. Public Schools and includes a Parent Guide
Sex Trafficking Survivor Tells Her Harrowing Story | Megyn Kelly TODAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPJhopL6cvs)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPJhopL6cvs) Megyn Kelly talk show featuring Sex Trafficking Survivor
I am Jane Doe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIdbffd2O0&t=4258s)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVIdbffd2O0&t=4258s) I am Jane Doe – Documentary discussing legal issues and court case on internet and advertisements on Backpage website.
I AM JANE DOE Trailer (2017) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBVrFf08vM)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBVrFf08vM) Trailer for I am Jane Doe
https://gozoe.org/movies/ (https://gozoe.org/movies/) Listing of movie trailers focused on Sex Trafficking
1/18/24, 2:54 PM Ch 4 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/assignments/13872027?module_item_id=44413978 3/3
Canvas Web Activities must be completed by the posted deadline listed on the syllabus.
To obtain any points, the student must complete/submit the activity on Canvas by the posted deadline in the syllabus. It will not be accepted late under any circumstances. You will not be able to access the activities after the posted deadline. At a minimum…. Responses to activities should be at least THREE fully detailed paragraphs. Each paragraph should have at least 6-8 sentences. They should be well thought out, organized, clearly presented and checked for basic spelling and grammar. I am looking to see that you fully understand and can apply the course concepts. REMEMBER…. MINIMAL EFFORT EQUALS MINIMAL GRADE (20-30 POINTS). IF YOU WISH TO EARN THE MAXIMUM POINTS, YOU MUST SHOW MAXIMUM EFFORT AND MASTERY OF THE COVERED CONCEPTS AND MATERIALS. (Basic grading rubric: Below Expectations: 0-10 points, Needs Improvement: 11-20 points, Meets Expectations: 21- 30 points, Exceeds Expectations: 31-40 points.) A more detailed rubric will be posted on Canvas. Points will be deducted for not meeting the basic requirements. Please do not procrastinate.
Quiz_Ch4ReviewQuiz-MooneySocialProblems.pdf
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 1/8
Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems Started: Jan 18 at 2:53pm
Quiz Instructions
1 ptsQuestion 1
Which of the following is an example of a transnational crime?
A father who lost custody of his child abducts the child and takes him or her to another country.
A citizen of Mexico illegally crosses the U.S. border in search of employment.
An international child pornography ring offers online videos of children being sexually abused.
A U.S. criminal flees to South America to avoid arrest and criminal prosecution.
1 ptsQuestion 2
The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for commercial sex or
labor service is called
human trafficking.
chattel slavery.
indenture.
vice crime.
1 ptsQuestion 3
Clearance rates reflect
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 2/8
cases in which an arrest and official charge have been made and turned over to the courts.
cases in which an arrest has been made but the prosecutor decided not to officially charge the suspect.
when an offender has been found guilty by a jury verdict.
percentages of cases in which the individual officially charged with a crime has been found not guilty by a judge or jury.
1 ptsQuestion 4
A shortcoming of the statistics in the Uniform Crime Reports is that
many incidents of crime are not reported to police.
they provide more information about crime victims than offenders.
individuals may exaggerate the number of crimes they have committed.
it is difficult to distinguish criminals from non-criminals because virtually every adult has engaged in some type of criminal activity.
1 ptsQuestion 5
Self-report offender surveys compensate for some shortcomings of official statistics because self-report
offender surveys
include crimes that were committed but may not have resulted in arrest or conviction.
provide detailed information about crime victims.
focus only on prisoners.
may reflect what police are doing rather than what criminals are doing.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 3/8
1 ptsQuestion 6
Josh was arrested for shoplifting. His mother was very angry and screamed at him that he would turn
out just like his criminal father. If Josh does engage in further stealing, which theory does this fit?
Conflict
Labeling
Strain
Conflict
1 ptsQuestion 7
The FBI identifies eight ______________ as the most serious crimes in the United States. These are
also called street crimes.
vice crimes
status offenses
index offenses
misdemeanors
1 ptsQuestion 8
The Sandy Hook Elementary School killings in which 20 first grade students and six staff members
were killed was an example of
serial murder.
mass murder.
aggravated assault.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 4/8
acquaintance murder.
1 ptsQuestion 9
Which of the following is classified as larceny?
Shoplifting
Arson
Rape
Gambling
1 ptsQuestion 10
Vice crimes are illegal activities that
most of the public do not believe are morally wrong.
include the legal requirement of malicious intent.
are victimless in that they have no complaining party.
people engage in for recreation or sex, not profit.
1 ptsQuestion 11
Crimes committed by individuals in the course of their employment are referred to as
vice crimes.
occupational crimes.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 5/8
employee crimes.
status crimes.
1 ptsQuestion 12
Which of the following is an example of a status offense?
Truancy
Shoplifting
Computer hacking
Credit card fraud
1 ptsQuestion 13
Over the last decade, rates of female criminality have
overtaken the rates of male criminality.
increased.
stayed the same.
decreased slightly.
1 ptsQuestion 14
Which of the following statements is true?
Men are more likely to commit crimes than women.
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 6/8
Women are more likely to commit crimes than men.
Men and women commit crimes at about the same rate.
At younger ages, women commit more crimes and at older ages, men commit more crimes.
1 ptsQuestion 15
The term “racial profiling” refers to the practice of
rapists targeting victims on the basis of race.
law enforcement investigating suspects on the basis of their race.
targeting minorities for violent crimes to instill fear in minority populations.
sentencing criminals based on race.
1 ptsQuestion 16
The crime prevention event which brings together local groups in outdoor events to bring awareness to
neighborhood problems is
The Perry Preschool Project.
Weed and Seed.
MAD DADS.
National Night Out.
1 ptsQuestion 17
The principle of deterrence is based on the assumption that
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 7/8
offenders act spontaneously when committing crime.
individuals who commit crimes will continue to commit more crimes, even after serving time in prison.
“get-tough” policies will result in other social problems.
potential offenders weigh the costs and benefits of their actions.
1 ptsQuestion 18
Advocates of rehabilitation argue
recidivism can best be reduced by placing the offender in prison so she or he is unable to commit further crimes.
research shows incarceration deters crime.
criminal behavior can be reduced by changing the criminal.
incarceration is more cost effective than probation or parole.
1 ptsQuestion 19
Proponents of ______________ think that recidivism can best be reduced by placing offenders in
prison so that they are unable to commit further crimes.
incapacitation
parole
capital punishment
rehabilitation
1/18/24, 2:53 PM Quiz: Ch 4 Review Quiz - Mooney Social Problems
https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/602127/quizzes/4624254/take 8/8
Not saved
1 ptsQuestion 20
Capital punishment refers to
government taking the life of a person as punishment for a crime.
any physical type of punishment.
any punishment by federal authorities.
monetary fines as a type of punishment.
Submit Quiz