Kruse Kronicle

Tag: homicide

  • Crime (Part 2)

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    SOCIAL INDICATORS 2006 Crime (Part 2) The Columbine High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado, in 1999 has come to symbolize a culture of pervasive youth violence. There is no question that the Columbine episode was well beyond the ordinary expression of youth violence, but was it truly symbolic of trends in youth culture? Historical statistics…

  • Crime (Part 1)

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    SOCIAL INDICATORS 2006 Crime (Part 1) A fundamental indicator of a deteriorating society is increased criminal behavior. Crime analysis in the United States has focused on two primary measures over the last few decades. One measure is based on crimes reported to law enforcement officers. These are compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and…