CRIME REPORTING AND PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON ITS VICTIMS: A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS

CRIME REPORTING AND PERCEIVED EFFECTS ON ITS VICTIMS: A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS

chapter One

Foreword

1.1 Research background

Crime is a daily phenomenon that is deeply ingrained in the minds of all societies. It is a common word that has unusual meanings depending on what an individual or group thinks and defines (Hartjen, 1978; Sellin 1939). They say that since every society has rules or norms designed to control the behavior of its members, the study of crime, according to the school of behavior, is the study of activities that violate the predetermined standards of society. I understand. violate some criminal law

Paul Tappan (1960) defined a crime as a deliberate act or omission in violation of criminal law (legislation and jurisprudence), committed without defense or justification, and sanctioned by the state as a felony or simple crime. doing. It is therefore clear that criminal activity has a negative impact on societies, communities and especially victims of crime. Activities such as murder, rape, arson, robbery, gambling, robbery, embezzlement, assault and prostitution are examples of these crimes. It should be noted that people have a desire to feel safe at home, at work, in their community, and wherever they are. To satisfy this urge, criminal activity is reported to appropriate authorities set up to protect the lives and property of citizens. Therefore, the criminal justice system is set up to serve crimes reported to them.

The reported crimes did not effectively reduce the rate of criminal activity and caused people to lose faith in the “CJS” criminal justice system. At the same time, individuals or groups complain of the injustices suffered when shameful criminal acts go unnoticed and are not taken very seriously. From this, we can conclude that the main factor behind the loss of trust in individuals, groups and institutions is the perceived inefficiency of so-called proper associations.

1.2 Problem Description.

Many societies around the world have had to deal with the consequences of criminal activity: life and property, fear of the unknown, political instability, and damage done by traditional criminals. (Fayeye, 2010.)

Also, if a member of society reports a crime to a law enforcement officer, the crime will not be counted unless recorded in such a way as to be included in crime statistics. Situations in which law enforcement officers find themselves overloaded with work or unable to record crimes. Some reported crimes are not committed in a way that would make the actual incident public. These crimes are inconsistent and it is clearly difficult to actually investigate and solve the reported crimes. Another factor could be the time frame of the crime. First hand accounts are relatively small. For example, if a robbery is reported, the robber will likely flee the hospital victim and answer police questions even if they are nearby or in the morgue.

Certain types of behavior are designated as deviant behavior, but in practice they should not do so according to the criminal laws of their respective societies. Members of society (victims and witnesses) are mostly ignorant of criminal law. If such behavior is reported, it matters more or less. Known police (CKP) crimes that have already been reported may not be analyzed as desired by victims of such unethical behavior. Even if the perpetrator is arrested, the charges can be dropped. That’s how it feels

It is also a big problem to plead guilty to a lesser offense than the offense committed by the perpetrator. In most cases, it reduces the frivolity of the punishment, making the punishment disproportionate to the crime actually committed. Problems associated with reporting crimes also include reliance on the skill of prosecutors and defense attorneys. . Convictions and acquaintances really depend on the professional skills of both attorneys.

Another problem associated with criminal prosecution proceedings is the inconsistency of so-called witness statements in investigating criminal offences. The illiterate nature of most citizens regarding social law and criminal law poses a greater threat. Some people think they are doing it just by giving them information about the crime. They will be popular and will be rewarded for producing “important information.” So they say or do something to pretend they were present at the act. This scenario slows down the judicial process significantly.

1.3 Purpose and Goals.

The motivation for undertaking this research work is to investigate the impact of illegal acts in society on victims in a thorough and careful manner to achieve the following objectives:

– Assessment of actual crime levels compared to reported crimes. – highlight the impact or impact on victims of such reported crimes;

– Make practical suggestions on how to reduce the negative impact of crime.

– Suggest ways to punish offenders for correction.

– Pinpointing those responsible for widespread criminal activity.

1.4 Scope of Research.

This study essentially addresses the significant impact of crime reporting on victims and the impact of proper investigation of criminal activity among members of the Ilorin metropolitan area.

For the purposes of an accurate and effective survey, the survey was limited to a sample selected from across metropolitan areas and represents a reasonable proportion overall.

1.5 Validity of Research.

Above all, this research should help us understand criminal conspiracies and how they can be contained or, at best, eradicated.

It also serves as a basis for further research or investigation into crime reporting and its various psychological and social effects on victims. After all, this is an attempt to steal the spotlight. Here are some errors associated with the crime reporting process and suggested solutions to improve these services.

1.6 Definition of Terms.

crime

A crime can be defined as an activity that violates the laws of the country and is officially punishable (Haralambos, 1980).

criminal

A criminal is a person who is engaged in an illegal act or who is guilty or responsible for a crime.

deviation

Deviation can be defined as social behavior that deviates from what is considered normal or socially acceptable within a society or social context (Becker, 1963). Another scholar, Lemert (1961), used the term “primary deviation” instead of deviation to denote the first act of rule violation.

Criminal Justice System “CJS”

A series of agencies evolved as the government’s response to crime and criminals. (David and Mary Jarry, 1991). Various organizations created to fight crime and crime. Together, the police, courts, and correctional institutions make up the criminal justice system. public prosecutor

A prosecutor is a lawyer who tries to prove the guilt of a defendant in court. (Longman-Oxford Dictionary).

advocate

This is also a lawyer trying to prove someone innocent

Chapter 2 focuses on a review of the various literature used to explain the problem of crime reporting and its possible impact on victims.

The next chapter describes the theoretical framework and research methods, including various methods used in data collection.

The penultimate chapter consists of the presentation and analysis of data according to research questions and categories.

The final chapter should contain conclusions and recommendations for the overall project work.

chapter One

Foreword

1.1 Research background

Crime is a daily phenomenon that is deeply ingrained in the minds of all societies. It is a common word that has unusual meanings depending on what an individual or group thinks and defines (Hartjen, 1978; Sellin 1939). They say that since every society has rules or norms designed to control the behavior of its members, the study of crime, according to the school of behavior, is the study of activities that violate the predetermined standards of society. I understand. violate some criminal law

Paul Tappan (1960) defined a crime as a deliberate act or omission in violation of criminal law (legislation and jurisprudence), committed without defense or justification, and sanctioned by the state as a felony or simple crime. doing. It is therefore clear that criminal activity has a negative impact on societies, communities and especially victims of crime. Activities such as murder, rape, arson, robbery, gambling, robbery, embezzlement, assault and prostitution are examples of these crimes. It should be noted that people have a desire to feel safe at home, at work, in their communities and wherever they are. To satisfy this urge, criminal activity is reported to appropriate authorities set up to protect the lives and property of citizens. Therefore, the criminal justice system is set up to serve crimes reported to them.

The reported crimes did not effectively reduce the rate of criminal activity and caused people to lose faith in the “CJS” criminal justice system. At the same time, individuals or groups complain of the injustices suffered when shameful criminal acts go unnoticed and are not taken very seriously. From this, we can conclude that the main factor behind the loss of trust in individuals, groups and institutions is the perceived inefficiency of so-called proper associations. 1.2 Problem Description.

Many societies around the world have had to deal with the consequences of criminal activity: life and property, fear of the unknown, political instability, and damage done by traditional criminals. (Fayeye, 2010.)

Also, if a member of society reports a crime to a law enforcement officer, the crime will not be counted unless recorded in such a way as to be included in crime statistics. Situations in which law enforcement officers find themselves overloaded with work or unable to record crimes. Some reported crimes are not committed in a way that would make the actual incident public. These crimes are inconsistent and it is clearly difficult to actually investigate and solve the reported crimes. Another factor could be the time frame of the crime. First hand accounts are relatively small. For example, by the time the robbery is reported, the robbery has probably escaped the victim in the hospital, answering questions from the police, even if someone is nearby or in the hospital.

Pleading guilty to a crime, lower than that which an offender commits is another major problem. In most cases, it reduces the levity of punishment and sentence becomes inproportionate to the actual crime committed. Also among the problems associated with crime reporting, is the dependency of skills on both the prosecuting counsel and defense counsel, with convictions and acquaintances actually depending on the professional skills of both counsels.

Another problem associated with the procedure of reporting crimes is the inconsistencies involved in information given out by the so-called witnesses, when crimes are being investigated. The illiterate nature of most citizens about the legal and criminal code of its society poses a greater threat. Some just give information about a crime thinking that by doing so; they will be popular, given money for coming forth with’ vital information’. With this, they say or do anything to act as if they were present when the crime occurred. This scenario drastically slows down the process of justice.

1.3 Aims and Objectives.

The motive behind carrying out this research work is to properly and carefully scrutinize the effect of behavior contrary to the formal law in the society, on its victims and to achieve the following aims;

– To assess the actual level of crime as against reported crimes.

– To highlight the effect or impact of such reported crimes on their victims.

– To make practical suggestions on how to reduce the negative effects of crimes.

– To suggest ways in which criminals are to be punished, for correction.

– To ascertain who exactly can be held responsible for widespread of criminal activities.

1.4 Scope of Study.

This research work is basically concerned with the major effect of crime reporting on the victims and the impact of proper investigation of criminal activities amongst members of the Ilorin metropolitan areas.

For the purpose of accurate and effective research work, the study is restricted to a selected sample, from the entire metropolis, a representative of a fair proportion as a whole.

1.5 Significance of the Study.

Most importantly, this research work is to contribute to the knowledge of the criminal activities and how they may be reduced or at most eradicated.

It shall also act as a basis for further investigation or scrutinization on crime reporting and the various psychological social effects on its victims.

Lastly, it is an attempt to bring into limelight; some of the errors involved in the process of crime reporting and suggest likely solutions on how to improve these services.

1.6 Definition of Concepts.

Crime

Crime can be defined as those activities that break the laws of the land and are subject to official punishment (Haralambos,1980).

Criminal

A criminal is a person who is involved in illegal activities or has been proven guilty or responsible for a crime.

Deviance

Deviance may be defined as any social behavior which departs from that regarded as normal or socially acceptable within a society or social context, (Becker, 1963). Another scholar Lemert, (1961) used the term ‘primary deviance’ rather than deviance to mean the initial act of rule-breaking.

Criminal Justice System “CJS”

A series of agencies evolved as the government’s response to crime and criminals. (David and Mary Jarry, 1991). Various organizations created to fight crime and crime. Together, the police, courts, and correctional institutions make up the criminal justice system.

public prosecutor

A prosecutor is a lawyer who tries to prove the guilt of a defendant in court. (Longman-Oxford Dictionary).

advocate

This is also a lawyer trying to prove that someone has not committed a crime, i.e., is innocent in court.

victim

A person attacked by a criminal.

witness

A person who is present at the scene of a crime or criminal act and who can explain the incident clearly and impartially.

effect

It is the result of the existence or occurrence of a particular social action or event. 1.7 Test organization

The project is planned and organized in five chapters.

Chapter 1 is based on an overall introduction to the research paper, a description of the problem, its aims and objectives, the significance of the research, and so on.

Chapter 2 focuses on a review of the various literature used to explain the problem of crime reporting and its possible impact on victims.

The next chapter describes the theoretical framework and research methods, including various methods used in data collection.

The penultimate chapter consists of the presentation and analysis of data according to research questions and categories. The final chapter should contain conclusions and recommendations for the overall project work.