When Americans are asked specifically what they fear about crime, surveys show 13 different situations. Identify the top eight situations, and explain how recent current events support these findings.
What will be an ideal response?
67 percent worry about being the victim of identity theft.
47 percent worry about their homes being burglarized when they are not there.
44 percent worry about having their car stolen or broken into
38 percent worry about walking alone at night within a mile of where they live.
34 percent worry about getting mugged.
32 percent worry about having a school-aged child physically harmed while attending school.
30 percent worry about being a victim of terrorism.
30 percent worry about their homes being burglarized when they are there.
Students can provide current events from their jurisdiction, or state, to support these findings.
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