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No Snitching

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Individuals may not report crime for many reasons. One reason may be that he/she may be afraid that if the crime is reported, then the perpetrator may invoke revenge on them. There is a modern cultural ideal of “no snitching” throughout urban areas within the country. Additionally, one may not report a crime if that individual is afraid that he may be subjected to the law in a negative fashion. For example, an illegal immigrant may not report a crime because he would be concerned that if he reports the crime, he will be subjected to deportation.
There are many ways that we as a society can increase the likelihood of victims reported crime. One of these approached would be to change the ideal of the “no snitching” ideology. It would demand that

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