Problem: Questions to Discuss:
Q1. Compare and contrast trends across the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). Are the patterns across these data sources consistent? Mention at least one limitation of each data source for measuring sexual victimization.
Q2. Discuss trends of sexual victimization among college students. What specific data sources do we rely on to measure these patterns and trends? What are the caveats in making conclusions about these trends? Need Assignment Help?
Q3. Describe how we track sexual abuse trends among children in the U.S. What is known about these trends and what does future research need to investigate to have a greater understanding of these trends?
Q4. Identify three potential factors that may explain recent trends in sexual offenses in the U.S. Which factor do you find most compelling in understanding sex crime patterns and trends? Why?
Q5. Compare and contrast two perspectives of the biological explanation toward understanding sex offending. Which perspective do you find most compelling?
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