Do young females feel safe in the USA?
A glimpse at kidnappings in the States
kidnappings cases since 2005 to 2017
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Kidnapping has been a big problem worldwide for many years and recent years, we can see the increasing trend is very obvious and it is obviously keep increasing. All the government are working hard to address this problem in different areas. While the biggest victim is YOUNG FEMALES.
It has been a serious issue that people don’t feel safe in USA, and there are so many reasons, gunshot, robber, food safety, aliens, and Kidnappings. And for kidnappings, the tendentious targeting on young female is obvious.
Data from: United Nations
Female age from 10 to 20 is the most dangerous group.
age between 10 to 30 takes 50% of the case
Data from: FBI website
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The records of kidnappings from FBI website shows that 71% of the missing people are female.
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Data from Ride-hailing app also shows that only 11% female feel it very safe to call a taxi online.
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Only 11% female feel it very safe to take taxi alone, while 18% male feel it very safe.
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Female Kidnappings number in different age range
Female Kidnappings number in different age range
Kidnappings of Female vs Male
Kidnappings of Female vs Male
Ride-hailing app user perceptions of safety in the U.S. by gender 2018
Ride-hailing app user perceptions of safety in the U.S. by gender 2018
Taxi cab passenger perceptions of safety in the U.S. by gender 2018
Taxi cab passenger perceptions of safety in the U.S. by gender 2018
How come this is happening?
Scenarios and Reasons
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Photo by John Moeses Bauan on Unsplash
Poverty
It might seem like a good idea for someone who's poor to kidnap or do other illegal things to get money.
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Photo by Esperanza Doronila on Unsplash
Literacy
You can also build moral judgment and decision-making skills with literacy and education.
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Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
Unemployment
Kidnapping a rich person can be a lucrative business.
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Photo by christian buehner on Unsplash
Religion
Even when their religion teaches them something that's wrong, they believe it's right.
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Photo by Andy Willis on Unsplash
Corruption
To recoup some of the stolen money, citizens may kidnap corrupt politicians.
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Photo by History in HD on Unsplash
Some corrupt politicians kidnap their opponents.
What Traumas can be caused?
Thinking:
Negative thoughts can occupy a lot of their time.
They may always live in fear that this might happen again and impaired memory can last for a very long time.
Also, it can be hard for them to stay concentrated.
Emotions:
Emotion damages can be serious, they may live in shock, numbness, anxiety, guilt, depression, anger and a strong sense of helpfulness.
For some people, these bad emotions can last for their whole lives.
Interactions:
They may have trust issues, even with their family, friends and beloved ones.
And they may avoid attending any group activities, finally they always live being on edge.
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What should we do ?
1.Training
-Share locations
-Leave wallets and phone to distract kidnappers
-Always lock your doors and windows
-Keep outside light on and close blades
2.Punishment
Under 18 U.S. Code Chapter 55
Under 18 U.S. Code Chapter 55
Data from: ussc.gov, hg.org, nealdavislaw
Heavier punishments should be taken !!!
- Extension of sentence
- Increase fines
3.Job creation
- Increase fund to support start-ups
-Decrease tax to reward company who contributes to employment
-Encourage market segmentation
-Improve labour market flexibility.
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