Question 1

According to the 2019 General Social Survey (GSS) on Victimization, what percentage of Canadians were very or somewhat satisfied with their personal safety from crime?

Accepted Answer

78%

Question 2

Which of the following types of victimization had the highest self-reported rate per 1,000 population in Canada in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Theft of personal property

Question 3

What is the 'dark figure of crime' as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Crimes that are not reported or recorded by authorities

Question 4

Which group had the highest rate of violent victimization according to the 2019 GSS?

Accepted Answer

Women aged 15 to 24

Question 5

After controlling for other factors, which of the following was NOT independently associated with increased odds of violent victimization?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous identity

Question 6

Which of the following factors was most strongly associated with an increased likelihood of reporting a violent incident to police?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a weapon during the incident

Question 7

What was the most common reason given by victims for not reporting household victimization to police?

Accepted Answer

Crime was minor or not important enough

Question 8

Which province or territory had the highest rate of violent victimization in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Nunavut

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between age and violent victimization rates in Canada in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Victimization rates are highest among those aged 15 to 24 and decrease with age

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the reporting of sexual assault to police in 2019?

Accepted Answer

Sexual assault had the lowest reporting rate of any crime measured by the GSS

Question 11

Which of the following experiences during childhood is associated with the highest rate of violent victimization in adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing both abuse and witnessing violence

Question 12

Which lifestyle factor remained a significant predictor of violent victimization after controlling for other variables?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana use in the past 30 days

Question 13

What was the most common location for violent incidents according to the 2019 GSS?

Accepted Answer

Commercial or institutional establishment

Question 14

Which of the following groups was most likely to perceive discrimination in the past 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Gay, lesbian, or bisexual people

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between household income and victimization rates?

Accepted Answer

Lower income is associated with higher violent victimization rates, but higher income is associated with higher household and property crime rates

Question 16

Which of the following is a significant independent predictor of household victimization?

Accepted Answer

Residential mobility (number of moves in past 5 years)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for not reporting violent victimization to police, as shown in Chart 8?

Accepted Answer

Wanted to warn others

Question 18

Which of the following longer-term psychological consequences was most commonly reported by victims of violent crime?

Accepted Answer

Felt constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gender and violent victimization is supported by the 2019 GSS data?

Accepted Answer

Women are violently victimized at nearly double the rate of men, mainly due to higher rates of sexual assault

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why self-reported data is critical for understanding victimization in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Many crimes, especially sexual assault, are not reported to police and would be missed in official statistics

Criminal Victimization in Canada, 2019: Sociological Perspectives and Data

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