Better Safe than Sorry

Better Safe than SorryLets Talk 2, Lesson 13B

Crime, Criminals & Punishment

What does the saying, Better safe than sorry mean?

Better Safe Than Sorry means:You should be cautiousif you are not, you may regret it.

Ive got to go back to my house. I think I forgot to lock the door.

But its so far away. Im sure your stuff is okay.

Id rather be safe than sorry. Ive got toomuch stuff to risk!Example

What safety measures should be taken by tourist coming to visit Vietnam?

What do you think it means to be Street Smart?

Street Smart: Is having the experience and knowledge necessary to deal with the potential difficulties or dangers of life in an urban environment.

For example:Dont carry large amounts of cashDont use your cell phone in the streetDont walk alone at night.Look around you when you use the ATM.

What advice would you give to a personwho has just moved to HCMC about keeping their house safe?

Are students taught how tokeep themselves safe from danger?

This parent is making sure her young daughter knows about Stranger Danger

Criminal Behavior Vocabulary

If your friend takes your pencil without asking you and keeps it

He S________(v) your pencil.

This is called Th_________(n) and he is a Th_______(n)

If your friend takes your pencil without asking you and keeps it

He STOLE (v) your pencil. (to steal)

This is called THEFT (n) and he is a THIEF (n)

Quick-handed thieves that work on the street stealingpeoples wallets, phones and other items they carryare called P______________.

They often work in pairs or groups.

Quick-handed thieves that work on the street stealingpeoples wallets, phones and other items they carryare called PICKPOCKETS.

They often work in pairs or groups.

Theft is taking something that doesnt belong to you, but a R__________(n) is taking something from a person and using force, or the threat of force, to do it.

Theft is taking something that doesnt belong to you, but a ROBBERY (n) is taking something from a person and using force, or the threat of force, to do it.

*person can be called a thief orrobber

If a person robs you in the street, theyare called Muggers.

If someone comes into your house at nightwhile youre sleeping, and they steal something this is called B__________ (N).

A person who does this is called a B___________. They b______ into properties that dont belong tothem.

If someone comes into your house at nightwhile youre sleeping, and they steal something this is called BURGLARY (N).

A person who does this is called a BURGLAR. They break into properties that dont belong tothem.

Parents often teach their children not to go with strangers because they dont want their child to be K_____________(v), or taken byforce.

Sometimes people do this to demand money. The stolen person becomes a H__________.

Parents often teach their children not to go with strangers because they dont want their child to be KIDNAPPED (v), or taken byforce.

Sometimes people do this to demand money. The stolen person becomes a HOSTAGE.

Have you ever stolen something from a store?When people take items without paying for them, this is called Sh____________(v).

The person is a Sh_____________(n)

Have you ever stolen something from a store?When people take items without paying for them, this is called SHOPLIFTING (v).

The person is a SHOPLIFTER (n)

Drugs, weapons, animals and other illegalitems are often S___________ into countriesin creative ways. Airports and Border Control usesdogs, x-ray machines and other techniques to prevent this from entering the country.

Drugs, weapons, animals and other illegalitems are often SMUGGLE into countriesin creative ways. Airports and Border Control usesdogs, x-ray machines and other techniques to prevent this from entering the country.

Police and other Authorities arent alwaysinnocent. In some countries where theres a lot of C__________(N), People in power will acceptmoney or B_________(N), in order to break the law,or be persuaded to allow someone to do something

Police and other Authorities arent alwaysinnocent. In some countries where theres a lot of CORRUPTION (N), People in power will acceptmoney or BRIBE (N), in order to break the law,or be persuaded to allow someone to do something

In the past, skateboarders used to get in trouble withthe police for using peoples empty swimming pools to practice skating in.

When you dont have permission to enter someones privateproperty, this is called Tr_____________ (v).

In the past, skateboarders used to get in trouble withthe police for using peoples empty swimming pools to practice skating in.

When you dont have permission to enter someones privateproperty, this is called TRESPASSING (v).

To destroy or damage publicor private property is called V_________________

Graffiti can be artistic and beautiful, but its still illegal and must be done in secret

To destroy or damage publicor private property is called VANDALISM

Graffiti can be artistic and beautiful, but its still illegal and must be done in secret

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Fighting in public is also considered a crime.

Although, officially we can call this A____________.

Fighting in public is also considered a crime.

Although, officially we can call this ASSAULT.

It really helps you to know Martial Arts like this young student

Now, around the world this is probablythe worst crime. It is M____________.

People who do this crime are called M______

Now, around the world this is probablythe worst crime. It is MURDER.

People who do this crime are called MURDERERS

So, what can happen to Criminals?

If a crime is committed, you can call the police to In__________.

Police will collect any Ev__________ at the scene of the crime.

If a crime is committed, you can call the police to INVESTIGATE.

Police will collect any EVIDENCEat the scene of the crime.

They interview anyone who mayhave seen the crime. These people arecalled Wi___________.

They can help police identify the criminal or tell what happened.

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They interview anyone who mayhave seen the crime. These people arecalled WITNESS(ES).

They can help police identify the criminal or tell what happened.

Police will also identify possible S______________, or people who MAY HAVE committed the crime.

Police will also identify possible SUSPECT(S), or people who MAY HAVE committed the crime.

If theres enough evidence againsta suspect, the suspect may have to go to C____________.

If theres enough evidence againsta suspect, the suspect may have to go to COURT.

In court, L_____________ will show evidence toeither prove that the suspect did the crime(G____________), or didnt do the crime (I__________)

Lawyers must convince the J__________

In court, LAWYERS will show evidence toeither prove that the suspect did the crime(GUILTY), or didnt do the crime (INNOCENT)

Lawyers must convince the JURY

The Jury will meet together and discuss evidence and the information from witnesses.

They must all vote whether the suspect is innocent or guilty.

If the suspect is found Guilty, then they may beimmediately A____________ by the police and sentto J_________ or Pr______________

If the suspect is found Guilty, then they may beimmediately ARRESTED by the police and sentto JAIL or PRISON