SOC-2107 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Routine Activity Theory, Environmental Design, Deterrence Theory
13 Nov 2018
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Opportunity theories: no crimes will occur unless the opportunity exists (the nature of opportunity) Zero tolerance policing occurred in some cities, which was the scouting of crimes in some areas. A motivated o ender with criminal intentions and the ability to act on these inclinations, A suitable victim or target the choice is in uenced by the o ender"s perception of the target"s vulnerability; the more suitable and accessible the target, the more likely that a crime will occur. The absence of a capable guardian who can prevent the crime from happening. Rational choice theory (cornish and clarke: theorists believe that actions are based on a conscious evaluation of acting in a certain way, free choice in one"s behaviour, motivation of the pleasures of crime o ences. Fear and punishment can control these behaviours. High risk costs and small payo s decrease engagement in crime: three important elements. Reasoning criminal assumes o enders commit crimes to bene t themselves.
