Has COVID-19 Changed Crime Rates in the United States during the Pandemic
Has COVID-19 Changed Crime Rates in the United States during the Pandemic
For this assignment, I want you to read the attached article and discuss the increase in the murder rate in the United States over the past few years. Specifically, identify when the increase occurred, what factors may have influenced this shift, how large the increase was, and any potential implications from the increase. In addition, include a discussion about what you believe the top three contributing factors are and why.
This assignment should be 1-2 pages in length (double-spaced, 12pt font, with 1″ margins). You may use additional sources but you must provide a reference page and include in-text citations following APA style. For this assignment, I want you to read the attached article and discuss the increase in the murder rate in the United States over the past few years. Specifically, identify when the increase occurred, what factors may have influenced this shift, how large the increase was, and any potential implications from the increase. In addition, include a discussion about what you believe the top three contributing factors are and why.
